From Novice To Ninja

7 min readMar 30, 2021

“A breakthrough in machine learning would be worth ten Microsofts”-Bill Gates

The user interface is the space where humans and computer systems interact with the simultaneous use of input devices and software.

Command User Interface

A command-line interface (CLI) is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with a computer or software program by typing commands into a terminal or command prompt. These commands are typically short text strings that are interpreted by the program and used to perform specific tasks or retrieve information. CLIs are often used in software development, system administration, and other technical fields where users need to perform complex tasks quickly and efficiently.

In the olden days when windows were introduced, we were familiar with Command User Interface. We did not like but forcefully remembered certain commands but we had exciting moments while executing the set of commands. The pre-determined results on the command prompt were surprisingly astonishing as it was giving results just like that of the calculator. Only a boring keyboard such as mouse, joystick, or any other modern pointing device did not exist. Command Line Program that accepted text input and was sufficient to execute operating system functions. In the 1960s, using only computer terminals was the only way to interact with computers. In the 1970s and 1980s, command line input was commonly used by Unix systems and PC systems like MS-DOS and Apple DOS.

Graphical User Interface

A graphical user interface (GUI) is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with a computer or software program through the use of graphical elements such as icons, buttons, and windows. GUI’s are designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, making them a popular choice for everyday tasks such as browsing the internet, managing files, and running programs. GUI’s typically include elements such as a menu bar, toolbar, and desktop, and may also include features such as drag-and-drop functionality and context-sensitive menus. Some of the most common examples of GUI include the Windows and macOS desktop environments, and mobile operating systems like iOS and Android.

With the launching of window (3.1), the graphical user interface was in command however it was slow as far as psychological results were concerned, the result of graphical representation was much more appreciable as the subconscious mind always understands the language of pictures and images. CUI is not easily changeable but has high speed and precision. Human has evolved over comforts and therefore always liked and adopted changes that pleased the mind. GUI requires high memory but usage of easy and highly flexible.

Multimedia User Interface

A multimedia user interface (MUI) is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with multimedia content, such as audio, video, and images. MUI’s are typically used in applications that are designed for entertainment or creative purposes, such as media players, video editing software, and image editing software. These interfaces often include features such as play/pause buttons, volume controls, and the ability to navigate through different sections of a video or audio file. MUI’s can also include more advanced features such as the ability to add and edit subtitles, change the aspect ratio of a video, or apply filters and effects to images. They can also include interactive elements such as buttons, sliders, and drop-down menus to give users more control over their media.

This was the interface that presented a window to the user for controlling storage and retrieval, inserting objects in the document and specifying the exact point of insertion, and defining index marks for combining different multimedia streams and the rules for playing them back. If you are a fan of music, you must have used tap recorders a few decades back that were not sequential and we could not jump randomly for desired songs but with digitization, we could reach and listen to preferred songs within seconds. It was a great relief for music lovers who had to rewind a whole bunch of songs for minutes together to reach a particular song in audio and video cassettes. A user interface for multimedia centers advantageously utilizes hand-held inertial-sensing user input devices to select channels and quickly navigate the dense menus of options. Extensive use of the high resolution and bandwidth of such user input devices is combined with strategies to avoid unintentional inputs and with dense and intuitive interactive graphical displays.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from an HDMI-compliant source device, such as a display controller, to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device.

With the latest version of iTunes, we are and will be much more excited to have several musical and other stuff combined in one place as iTunes is a media player, media library, Internet radio broadcaster, mobile device management utility, and client app for iTunes Store, developed by Apple Inc. It is used to purchase, play, download, and organize digital multimedia, on personal computers running the macOS and Windows operating systems, and can be used to rip songs from CDs, as well as play content with the use of dynamic, smart playlists. Options for sound optimizations exist, as well as ways to wirelessly share the iTunes library.

Application Programming Interface

Allowing third-party developers to access the functionality of a platform or service

Enabling communication between different parts of a system or different systems

Standardizing the way different software components interact

Exposing data and services to be consumed by other applications.

APIs can be available in different forms, such as web-based APIs or operating system APIs. Web-based APIs are accessed using HTTP and typically return data in formats like JSON or XML, whereas operating system APIs are typically accessed using languages like C or C++.

Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows two applications to talk to each other. Each time you use an app like Facebook, send an instant message or check the weather on your phone. For instance, you are sitting in a modern restaurant and ordering from your devices. The specific device software is connected to the modular restaurant kitchen, food is served on your table though a waiter or robot. Another example is the flight booked for your staycation. You fetched the data through an application with is connected to a tourist bus or airline software with predetermined data like date, time, location, etc. With smart integration, the data is passed to various other applications concerned like payment gateways including email automation sequences that give you instant information and reminders on your android or desktop.

Software as a service (Saas)

It is not outdated at present to talk about ‘Software as a service’ which is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. It is sometimes referred to as “on-demand software”, and was formerly referred to as “software plus services” by Microsoft. SaaS applications are also known as on-demand software and Web-based/Web-hosted software. SaaS is considered to be part of cloud computing, along with infrastructure as a service (IaaS).

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of many organizations, helping them manage their accounting, procurement processes, projects, and more throughout the enterprise. For many IT departments, ERP systems have often meant large, costly, and time-consuming deployments that might require significant hardware or infrastructure investments. The advent of cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) deployments are at the forefront of a change in the way businesses think about ERP. Moving ERP to the cloud allows businesses to simplify their technology requirements and see a faster return on their investment.

Cloud ERP solutions are mature offerings that have all the same features and functionality as their on-premises counterparts. In addition, the cloud deployment model easily enables the integration of other key technologies, such as mobility, decision support systems, and collaboration and social systems. Cloud services are growing in popularity among leading businesses that want applications with modern functionality, but without the overhead of IT infrastructure, maintenance, and upgrades. To ensure the success of your SaaS ERP system, you can leverage integrated suites and cloud platforms with industry-leading high performance and scalability, unparalleled reliability, and improved security.

The above words emitted from my mind when I was using AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)