Software Hook

A Software Hook is a software mechanism that allows software hook custom code to be executed at software hook predefined points in software hook program execution.

• AKA: Hook Point, Event Hook, Code Hook.
• Context:
  • It can typically intercept Software Hook Event through software hook listeners.
  • It can typically modify Software Hook Behavior via software hook callbacks.
  • It can typically extend Software Hook Functionality using software hook plugins.
  • It can typically trigger Software Hook Action at software hook execution points.
  • It can typically enable Software Hook Customization through software hook registration.
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  • It can often provide Software Hook Debugging via software hook trace.
  • It can often support Software Hook Chaining through software hook pipelines.
  • It can often implement Software Hook Filtering using software hook conditions.
  • It can often manage Software Hook Priority for software hook execution order.
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  • It can range from being a Pre-Processing Software Hook to being a Post-Processing Software Hook, depending on its software hook timing.
  • It can range from being a Synchronous Software Hook to being an Asynchronous Software Hook, depending on its software hook execution model.
  • It can range from being a System Software Hook to being an Application Software Hook, depending on its software hook scope.
  • It can range from being a Static Software Hook to being a Dynamic Software Hook, depending on its software hook registration.
  • It can range from being a Simple Software Hook to being a Complex Software Hook, depending on its software hook logic.
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  • It can implement Event-Driven Programming through software hook event handling.
  • It can enable Plugin Architecture via software hook extension points.
  • It can support Aspect-Oriented Programming using software hook interception.
  • It can facilitate Software Customization through software hook overrides.
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• Example(s):
  • Development Software Hooks, such as:
    • Custom Hook for software hook claude code events.
    • Git Hook for software hook version control events.
    • Webpack Hook for software hook build process.
  • System Software Hooks, such as:
    • Windows Hook for software hook system events.
    • Linux Kernel Hook for software hook kernel operations.
    • Database Trigger as software hook data event.
  • Application Software Hooks, such as:
    • React Hook for software hook component lifecycle.
    • WordPress Hook for software hook content management.
    • Discord Webhook for software hook message events.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Direct Function Call, which executes software hook code immediately rather than at software hook hook points.
  • Polling Mechanism, which checks software hook conditions repeatedly rather than software hook event-driven.
  • Static Configuration, which sets software hook behavior at compile time rather than software hook runtime.
• See: Event-Driven Programming, Callback Function, Plugin Architecture, Aspect-Oriented Programming, Software Extension Point, Event Handler, Observer Pattern.

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