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Module 3: Software Design & Metrics

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What are the types of user-interface design?

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Types of User Interface Design

1. Command Line Interface (CLI)

  • Text commands. Efficient for experts. Ex: Linux terminal.

2. Graphical User Interface (GUI)

  • Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer (WIMP). User-friendly. Ex: Desktop apps.

3. Menu-driven

  • Selection from menus. Hierarchical. Ex: ATM.

4. Form-based

  • Fill forms/fields. Ex: Admission system, web forms.

5. Natural Language Interface

  • Human language input. Ex: Chatbot, voice assistant.

6. Direct Manipulation

  • Drag-drop, touch, gesture. Ex: Mobile apps, drawing tools.

Modern: Web UI, Touch + Voice (Multimodal), VR/AR interfaces. Choice depends on user type (novice vs expert).

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