Hacking Humans
Abstraction layer (noun) [Word Notes]
Oct 14, 2025 · 5 min · Season 2 · Episode 104Bonus
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A process of hiding the complexity of a system by providing an interface that eases its manipulation.
CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/abstraction-layer
Audio reference link: “What Is Abstraction in Computer Science,” by Codexpanse, YouTube, 29 October 2018.
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