Configuration File
General Information
| Title | .CONFIG File Extension |
| Extension | .config |
| Full Form | Configuration File |
| File Type | Text-based Configuration File |
| Developer | Varies |
| MIME Type | application/xml, text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store settings |
| Additional Functions | Configure applications, services |
| Features | Human-readable, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text readability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Development | Yes |
| Software Configuration | Yes |
| Application Settings | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access controls |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on application |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .ini, .json |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 Notepad++ |
Free | Windows |
 Adobe Dreamweaver |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |