Interfaces (General)

In short: An interface is the defined place through which two systems or components talk to each other.

In more detail: It specifies what is offered without revealing how it works internally.

In Depth

Types

• Software: interfaces in Java, APIs, function libraries.
• Hardware: USB, HDMI, SATA.
• Human-machine: GUI, command line.
• Data: file formats (JSON, XML).

Good interfaces are stable, documented and small. See interface, REST.

See also: Interface, API, JSON, USB