(computing, programming) A set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications, which makes it possible for software components to interact with one another, leading to the ability to share data over a network.

(programming, object-oriented programming) principle that states that once an interface has become too large, it needs to be split into smaller and more specific interfaces so that any client of the interface will only know about the methods that pertain to itself. (In other words: no client should be forced to depend on methods it does not use.)

plural of non-virtual interface

(programming) An interface that controls how methods in a base class are overridden.

plural of marker interface pattern

(software, object-oriented programming) A software design pattern in computer science, used with languages that provide run-time type information about objects.

An ISDN subscriber line that provides two B channels and 1 D channel.

plural of human interface device

(computing) Any hardware device allowing a user to interact with a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.

plural of character user interface