veebiliidest

Veebiliidest is the Estonian term for interfaces used in web contexts, referring to both user-facing interfaces and programmatic interfaces that enable software to interact with web services. In this sense, veebiliides can mean the graphical user interface of a website or web application, as well as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that expose data and functionality over HTTP.

User-facing veebiliideses include the visual and interactive elements people use in a web browser: layout, navigation, forms, buttons, and feedback messages. Such interfaces are designed to be intuitive, responsive, and accessible across devices and assistive technologies. Key considerations include semantic HTML, readable typography, consistent navigation, fast loading, and compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG.

Programmatic veebiliideste, or APIs, provide access to data and services for other software. Common patterns include REST and GraphQL, with endpoints, resource representations (often JSON), and mechanisms for authentication, versioning, and rate limiting. APIs enable integrations between web applications, mobile apps, and backend systems, supporting tasks from data retrieval to complex workflows.

Design and development of veebiliideses rely on standard web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end interfaces; APIs, data formats, and authentication protocols for back-end interfaces. Good practices emphasize security, privacy, version control, and thorough documentation, such as OpenAPI specifications for API interfaces.

Overall, veebiliidest describes the bridge between humans and machines on the web, encompassing both how users interact with sites and how software components communicate with each other.