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GUI

Updated at: 17 September 2024

GUI stands for Graphical User Interface.

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t is a type of interface that allows users to interact with a computer through visual elements such as icons, buttons, and windows.Parameters of a usable GUI include:

  • Usability - the ease with which users can learn and use the interface to accomplish tasks.

    • UX
  • - the overall satisfaction gained from using the interface.

  • The speed and efficiency with which
  • users
  • can use the interface.

  • Accessibility of the interface to users with disabilities.

  • Ability to personalize the interface.

  • Compatibility - the ability of the interface to work seamlessly with different hardware and software configurations.

  • Speed and responsiveness of the interface, including the speed of response to user input.

  • Ability to adapt the interface to changing user needs and new technologies.
GUI is more user-friendly than a command line with a text-based interface, the user has random access to all objects using an input device. GUI interface elements graphically represent functions and properties, which simplifies the user's work. Advantages of GUI over other interface formats include:

  • An intuitive and convenient way to interact with a computer compared to other interfaces.

  • GUI makes it easier for users to navigate and find the information they need.

  • GUI provides a visual representation of information, making it easier for users to understand complex concepts.

  • GUI allows users to customize the interface to meet their needs