Hardware Abstraction
Hardware Abstraction is a software design principle that separates high-level application logic from low-level hardware details through an abstraction layer. It provides a standardized interface for applications to interact with hardware components, such as processors, memory, and peripherals, without needing to know their specific implementations. This enables software portability across different hardware platforms and simplifies development by hiding hardware complexity.
Developers should learn and use Hardware Abstraction when building systems that need to run on multiple hardware architectures or when aiming for maintainable, portable code in embedded systems, operating systems, or cross-platform applications. It is essential in scenarios like developing device drivers, real-time systems, or IoT devices where hardware variations are common, as it reduces development time and minimizes errors by providing a consistent programming interface.