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Abstraction layer

In computing, an abstraction layer or abstraction level is a way of hiding the working details of a subsystem. Examples of software models that use layers of abstraction include the OSI model for network protocols, OpenGL, and other graphics libraries, which allow the separation of concerns to facilitate interoperability and platform independence.

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Abstraction layer

Nodes36
Edges35
Triples11
Avg. degree1.94
Density0.055556
Components1

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Abstraction layer → ABI, API, Application, Compiler, Namespace
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Abstraction layer → generalization of a conceptual model or algorithm

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abstraction layer layers model device system computer software also operating specific graphics level indirection bytes read interface may considered needed

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Abstraction layeris ageneralization of a conceptual model or algorithm0.90text
filesystemsinstance ofrepositories0.80text
operating system kernelsinstance ofrepositories0.80text
middlewareinstance ofrepositories0.80text
applicationsinstance ofrepositories0.80text
and othersinstance ofrepositories0.80text
Abstraction layersee alsoApplication0.60section
Abstraction layersee alsoAPI0.60section
Abstraction layersee alsoABI0.60section
Abstraction layersee alsoCompiler0.60section
Abstraction layersee alsoNamespace0.60section

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