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What is a .cpp file?

Source code written in C++, an extension of C that adds object-oriented features.

Safe format
Type Code
By Bjarne Stroustrup
MIME text/x-c++src

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What is it

Source code written in C++, an extension of C that adds object-oriented features. C++ is used for game engines (Unreal Engine), browsers (Chrome, Firefox), databases, and high-performance applications.

Technical details
Full Name
C++ Source Code
MIME Type
text/x-c++src
Developer
Bjarne Stroustrup
Magic Bytes
N/A
Safety
.cpp is a known, safe format.
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