Handle (computing)
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handle-computing-288-12832921
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Handle (computing)
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In computer programming, a handle is an abstract reference to a resource that is used when application software references blocks of memory or objects that are managed by another system like a database or an operating system. A resource handle can be an opaque identifier, in which case it is often an integer number, or it can be a pointer that allows access to further information. Common resource handles include file descriptors, network sockets, database connections, process identifiers (PIDs),
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Abstract reference to a system resource in computing
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handle_(computing)
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2023-09-28T13:25:33Z
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