"on the fly"

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HiWould you tell me the meaning of "on the fly" in the sentnece below?"RMAN writes data through the interface, and LiteSpeed® Engine for Oracle compresses and/or encrypts the data on the fly. "Thank you,m

Avangi · Accepted Answer

I would take it to mean "without any need to interrupt the natural flow of data."
It doesn't require a separate stage, or operation (timewise).

It's a common expression. You do what you need to do while the thing you're doing it to is in motion.

I was late, so I had to shave on the fly.
I (my face) did not stop doing the normal routine of chores which needed to be done.
(maybe I shaved in the car.)

Mitsuo23 · Answer

Thanks! I'd looked it up, but couldn't be sure of it so.

Thank you, anyway,
m

Avangi · Answer

mitsuwao23Thank you, anyway,

You're very welcome, m.

Just as an aside (lest you be accidentally embarrassed) "Thanks anyway" is usually used when the information provided turns out to be worthless, because of errors or ineptitude on the part of the provider.
Thanks for trying! - idiot!

If I understand you correctly, you're not saying that the information was wrong, but that it was not needed, because you had already obtained it.

Or perhaps, more likely, you're saying that you wanted conformation, or a second opinion.

I thank you for your courtesy in letting me know this.

Of course some crossover is always possible. You may ask someone to bring you something in an emergency, but fearing he won't get there in time, you ask another person as well.
The second person shows up first, but only seconds before the first person. Very embarrassing!
What do you say to the first person?

Best regards, - A.

Mitsuo23 · Answer

Oh, I'm sorry, Avangi. I didn't mean that. Your answer was helpful.

I gotta be careful more but at the same time, this is how we learn. making mistakes and get "feedback."

M

Avangi · Answer

Hey, I know you didn't mean it. I'm cool! [H]

Glad I could help.

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