"fluent interface" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fluent interfaces [plural]
Etymology: Coined in 2005 by Eric Evans and Martin Fowler. Head templates: {{en-noun}} fluent interface (plural fluent interfaces)
  1. (software engineering) An object-oriented application programming interface whose design relies extensively on chaining methods together, with the aim of improving code legibility. Categories (topical): Software engineering
    Sense id: en-fluent_interface-en-noun-KrLYwCPp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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