HPP files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: C++ Header File
.HPP files are C++ header files. They can store reusable code components. Programmers insert them into .CPP files using #include. .HPP and .H files are used for C++ headers. .H is the default C header...
General Information
| Title | HPP File Extension |
| Extension | .hpp |
| Full Form | C++ Header File |
| File Type | Header File |
| Developer | Standardized by ISO |
| MIME Type | text/plain, text/x-c++hdr |
File Function
| Primary Function | Declare structures |
| Additional Functions | Template definitions, Inline functions |
| Features | Type declarations, Function prototypes |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Software | Yes |
| Game Development | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution, Preprocessor directives |
| Best Practices | Modular design, Header guards |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | C++ in 1985 |
| Latest Standard | C++20 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cpp, .cc, .cxx, .c++ |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) |
Free | Multiple platforms |
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid editions | Windows |
 CLion |
Subscription-based | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Haluha Pearls File
.HPP file extension classified as Developer Files. Format text. Used for C++ Header File to store reusable code components. May contain data types, constants, variables. Inserted into .CPP source code...
General Information
| Title | HPP File Extension |
| Extension | .hpp |
| Full Form | C++ Header File |
| File Type | Programming File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Declare functions |
| Additional Functions | Define templates |
| Features | Code reuse, Organizational |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Game Development | Yes |
| Systems Programming | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Insecure includes |
| Best Practices | Code review, Include guards |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Before 1985 |
| Latest Version | Dependent on C++ standard |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .h, .cpp, .cxx, .cc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 Eclipse IDE |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| CLion |
Paid, Free trial | Windows, Mac, Linux |