graphical user interface - benefits

Graphical User Interface (GUI) comprises of (as the name suggests) images. It is kind of interface which focuses mostly on visual aspects of its programs. Thanks to it, software is easier to use as the user doesn't have to work with the programming language. Instead of typing the complicated codes and commands, as in the case of MS-DOS, GUI  introduces computer graphics as the main builder. Through clicking on a particular element, one is able to see the information they want or to perform a desirable operation. Let's enumerate the benefits of this kind of interface.

1) As I've already mentioned it is relatively easy to use it. Obviously it doesn't require as much skill as CLI (Command Line Interface). GUI is created to be user-friendly and to be of use to everybody. It is not designed for a specific group of people, who are trained in this particular field, as it was before. By clicking on objects displayed on screen, a person can do anything he/she wants and it is not a very demanding acitivity.

2) Higher productivity. Since a lot of effort isn't necessary while using Graphical User Interface, it's quite logical that the productivity is increased. Everything is on sight, there is a little possibilty to go wrong with something. What is more, one doesn't have to do things manually (writing a comand in order to perform an action) because a number of them is done automatically after pointing at an item.

3) It doesn't require multitasking. While using CLI, the user has to be very focused not to omit anything. A slight miastake in formatting may result in a huge failure. Multitasking is quite advanced in this case as one needs to remember not only about the particular task but also about every piece of code that stands behind it. In GUI you can aim attention at the goal you want to achieve without thinking about technical stuff.

4) What is also important is the looks. With all the colorful images, GUI provides much better experience than the raw lines of code. People often decide that one operating system is better than the other because of its appearance.

Examples of such interface : MS Windows, Mac OS