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Interfaces - Coggle Diagram
Interfaces
Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)
Designed around graphical icons and images. Known as WIMP: Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers
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Adapted interfaces
Alters its presentation and layout to better support the user or the technology it is running on
Mobile phones, brightness based on lights
Websites
Advantages
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Interfaces can adapt to the context of use, offering different interfaces or functionalities based on the users task, preferences or environmental conditions
Disadvantages
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Too much customisation can lead to a confusing experience, where users may lose track of how to access certain features or functionalities
Command Line Interfaces (CLI)
Simple text-based interface on plain background. Users type commands to perform actions.
Advantages
Efficient for experienced users, can use it much faster
Simplicity of the interface makes it require much less memory and processing power to run. Can be used on weaker systems.
Disadvantages
Steep learning curve, very hard for beginners or inexperienced users
Not intuitive, cant figure it out by trying it, need training
Menu-Based Interfaces
Presents user with a menu that contains a list of options.
User navigates submenus and choose the option to perform the function they want. e.g. self service
Advantages
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Easy to translate into other languages, other options can be spoken
Disadvantages
Can be frustrating for users due to many levels of submenus, time consuming
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