User interfaces

User interfaces

1. Graphical User Interface

   • Advantages
     • User friendly
     • Visually better
     • Shortcut keys
     • Multitasking
     • Easier to comprehend using symbols/icons
   • Disadvantages
     • Implementing a GUI isn't easy
     • Developing a GUI is costly
     • GUI requires lots of moving parts
     • Time consumption
     • Memory Usage

2. Command Line Interface

   • Advantages
     • More efficient
     • Less memory required
     • Doesn't require windows
     • Lower resolution monitor can be used
   • Disadvantages
     • Confusing for new users
     • Small mistakes in a command will not work
     • Easily mistype an instruction
     • Need to memorize commands