Exit Codes

This process is also known as the exit status. In basic computer programming, this refers to the method of a special number being passed from one process to another in order to handle a specific command. When commands are sent to execute a program, the operating system creates a separate entity called the computer process. The exit code process contains all book-keeping information for that particular program. Linux and similar multi functional operating systems contain what is known as parent processes. Active parent processes are able to create child processes. In programming, it is typical for the parent process to distribute some of its work load to the child process. After the child process has executed a command, the operating system will facilitate digits back to the parent process - the exit code. An exit code also refers to the digits produced by an anti-virus program following a scan. The procedure is very similar as the numbers will identify viruses and other security threats.