What is a "widget"?

[Dazzer]

I've seen the term "widget" several times in relation to C++ (specifically in Juce), could someone please outline for me what is meant by this term?

Thanks!.........D

[Cody0023]

I would describe it as something put on the screen for the user to view or interact with in a GUI. For example a button is a widget, or a checkbox.

[Dazzer]

OK! So everything that one sees and interacts with in a GUI is a widget?

So it's actually just a generic term for the various elements that constitute an interface. Or is it something more specific than that?

[Cody0023]

Yes. In fact your understanding provided a better definition I think.