töötlejad

Töötlejad is the Estonian term for entities and components that perform processing tasks on data, events, or inputs. The word derives from the verb töötlema, meaning to process or handle. In usage, the exact meaning depends on the context, and the plural tööstlejad refers to multiple such components.

In hardware and computer systems, töötleja can refer to a processor or processing unit that executes instructions and handles data within a device or embedded system. While the more technical term protsessor is also common, töötleja is used in some texts and discussions to describe generic processing elements or stages within a system.

In software and programming, töötleja typically denotes a function, object, or module that processes input and produces output. Common examples include event handlers, which are katted as töötlejad that respond to user actions or system events, and data processors in pipelines or streaming frameworks, where each töötleja performs a specific transformation or filtering step. The term is often complemented with qualifiers such as andmetöötleja (data processor) or sündmuse töötleja (event handler) to clarify its role.

Usage and terminology vary by framework and area of IT. Töötleja is a practical, general-purpose term for a component responsible for processing, whereas more specific terms like protsessor, sündmuse töötleja, or andmetöötleja may be preferred in technical documentation to reduce ambiguity.