Interfaces Glossary

Browse 7 interfaces terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

7 Interfaces Terms

AI Interface
The interface through which users or systems interact with an AI capability, including prompts, controls, result displays, feedback mechanisms, and surrounding...
Breadcrumb
A navigational element that shows where a user is within a hierarchy and how to move back through parent pages or sections. In design and debugging culture,...
Clipboard
The temporary holding area where copied or cut data is stored before it is pasted somewhere else. In everyday tech use, the clipboard is so familiar that...
Component Interface
The defined contract through which a component is used, including its inputs, outputs, methods, events, and expected lifecycle. A clean component interface...
Control Panel
An administrative interface where users or operators can view settings, status, and controls for a system or service. Control panels often centralize...
Model Interface
The defined way other software or users interact with a model, including input shape, output structure, supported parameters, and behavioral expectations. A...
Public API
The set of functions, classes, endpoints, or interfaces that a library, module, or service explicitly exposes for external consumers to use, as opposed to...

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