N7. GUI Client System Flashcards
1
Q
Three components of a simple GUI
A
- user input
- application operation
- signalling channel view (notifications & user)
2
Q
GUI structure
What is a frame?
A
Outer structure (contains everything else in GUI) - invisible to user
3
Q
GUI structure
What is a panel?
A
Inner structure (contains everything else in GUI) - invisible to user
4
Q
Purpose of a GUI
A
Provides user with an interface to the application (client-side)
Invokes callback methods in response to events from user
Aims to provide intuitive use of system for a normal user