daemon

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'daemon' is a computer program that runs in the background rather than under the direct supervision of a user. It waits for specific events or conditions and then responds accordingly.

Examples in Different Contexts

When developing software for Linux systems, it's common to utilize 'daemons' for services. A software developer could explain, 'Our application's performance is optimized by the caching daemon we implemented.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We've been experiencing some delays with our printing. We should investigate the print queue status.

Response:

Indeed. Among other things, let's also check the print spooler daemon to see if it's working correctly.

Software

Scenario:

The database hasn't been backing up as per the schedule. We might need to re-look at automation setup.

Response:

Might be an issue with the cron daemon settings, I will look into it.