Upgrade `InterfaceReference` APIs to handle non-adjacent modules

[mkorbel1]

Motivation

Some APIs in InterfaceReference depend on modules being directly adjacent, e.g.

• punchUpTo
• connectUpTo
• connectTo
• punchDownTo
• connectDownTo

It would be nice if these APIs automatically did some work in case they are not adjacent to punch through levels of hierarchy as needed.

Desired solution

Update applicable APIs to automatically punch their way through hierarchies as needed.

Alternatives considered

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Additional details

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