Interface Architecture

Interface Architecture

1. Importance of UI Implementation

   • Designers
     • Analyze Interface Limitations
     • Figure out UI edge cases
   • Programmers
     • Iterate on designer feedback
     • Create dynamic interfaces

2. State Machines and User Interfaces

   • Abstract Representations
     • Black boxes
     • Transitions
   • Examples
     • Mouse clicks
     • Button Clicks

3. MVC Architecture

   • Model
     • Manages Data Storage
     • Retrieves Data
   • View
     • Data presentation
     • Taking user input
   • Controller
     • Handles the Logic behind an action

4. Hierarchies and Event Propagation

   • Hierarchy
     • Widgets containing other widgets
   • Event Propagation
     • User Input -> UI Component Displayed
     • Different devices coded differently
       • Keyboard
       • Mouse
       • Trackpad

5. The Future

   • Extensive research in HCI
     • Robust
     • Scalable
     • Flexible
   • Constraint Systems
   • Declarative Statements