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Handle (computing)

In computer programming, a handle is an abstract reference to a resource that is used when application software references blocks of memory or objects that are managed by another system like a database or an operating system.

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Handle (computing)

Nodes53
Edges52
Triples0
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.037736
Components1

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handle file system resource access handles memory descriptors pointer process operating descriptor opaque integer used often table also database reference

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