discrete-event system

A discrete-event system is a type of process where changes happen at specific points in time, triggered by events rather than continuously. Imagine a train station: trains arrive and depart at scheduled times (events), and the system's state (which trains are at the station, tracks used) updates only when these events occur. Such systems are common in manufacturing, computer networks, and traffic control, where the focus is on sequences of discrete actions rather than ongoing processes. They are modeled and analyzed to improve efficiency, coordination, and performance in complex operational environments.