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Interface (computing)

In computing, an interface is a shared boundary across which two or more separate components of a computer system exchange information. The exchange can be between software, computer hardware, peripheral devices, humans, and combinations of these. Some computer hardware devices, such as a touchscreen, can both send and receive data through the interface…

Applications, Software interfaces & Hardware interfaces

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Software interfaces

ApplicationsProgramsStreamsObject-orientedMethod
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Hardware interfaces

BusesStorage devicesI/OSCSIParallel
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User interfaces

ModalitiesInteraction
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SoftwareComputer hardwarePeripheral devicesHumans
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Hardware interfaces

Software interfaces

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Interface (computing)

Nodes46
Edges45
Triples1
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.043478
Components1

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a mouse or microphone may only provide an interface to send data to a given systeminstance ofwhile others0.80text

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