Internals - Interfaces

Introduction

This section provides a high-level overview of the underlying mechanisms that power the interfaces system.

It aims to provide a foundational understanding of the core concepts and data structures utilized for managing interface information.

Data Structures

We utilize a layered data structure to efficiently store and retrieve interface information. Key data points include:

• Interface Definitions: Each interface is represented as a node in this layered graph.
• Object IDs: Each node is assigned a unique ID for fast lookup.
• Dependency Mapping: Links exist between interface definitions, indicating which interfaces a particular definition relies on.
• State Tracking: Information about the current state of each interface is tracked.

Key Concepts

The core concept is the 'Interface Graph'. Each node represents a potential interface. Connections represent relationships between interfaces.

Dependencies: Connections between interfaces show which ones rely on each other. This is crucial for maintaining data integrity and efficient querying.

Example (Simplified):

Consider an interface 'UserAuthentication'. It has a dependency on 'EmailService' and 'PasswordService'.

This creates a graph structure for simplified data flow.

Link Example

Consider this link: Link to User Authentication. This link points to the 'UserAuthentication' interface and has a dependency on 'EmailService' and 'PasswordService'.