A method[1] used to process[2] a group of transactions at one time with minimum human intervention. This is performed by a program that is executed outside of the “online” system and directly updates the data[3] in that system.
Defined Terms
1. ↑ method.
A description of what happens, or is carried out, by an object in response to a message. It is also referred to as an operation or service.
2. ↑ process.
The mechanism through which the data are transformed, manipulated and created into output such as a report, a decision etc. A series of activities that need to be carried out to accomplish some sort of organizational goal. A sequence of events or activities that are triggered by something happening and results in something being achieved.
