I've been hearing about ABI in technology a lot recently, but I'm not quite sure what it stands for or what it does. Could someone explain what ABI means in the context of technology and its uses?
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OliviaTaylor
Mon Jan 27 2025
In the realm of computer software, the concept of an application binary interface (ABI) plays a crucial role.
KatanaSharpened
Mon Jan 27 2025
It serves as the intermediary between two binary program modules, facilitating their interaction and communication.
KatanaSwordsmanshipSkill
Mon Jan 27 2025
Typically, one of these modules can be a library, which is a collection of pre-written code and subroutines.
Tommaso
Sun Jan 26 2025
Alternatively, it could be an operating system facility, providing essential services and functionalities to the running programs.
Federico
Sun Jan 26 2025
On the other hand, the other module is usually a program executed by a user, performing specific tasks or operations.