I'm trying to understand what ABI stands for in the context of programming. I've heard the term before but I'm not entirely sure what it means or how it's used.
7 answers
StormGlider
Fri Jan 17 2025
The term used to describe this concept is the Application Binary Interface.
DondaejiDelightfulCharmingSmileJoy
Fri Jan 17 2025
The ABI serves as a binary contract between two entities.
Caterina
Fri Jan 17 2025
Typically, these entities are modules within a larger system.
Andrea
Fri Jan 17 2025
It defines the manner in which functions are called between these modules.
Valentina
Thu Jan 16 2025
Additionally, the ABI specifies how data is exchanged between them.