.ADA File Extension

Ada Source Code File

An ADA file contains Ada source code written by a developer. Ada programs have two main file types: ADB files storing the program body, and ADS files storing package specifications. Developers may als...

General Information

Title ADA File Extension
Extension .ada
Full Form Ada Source Code File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Various
MIME Type text/x-ada

File Function

Primary Function Contain Ada code
Additional Functions Compilation
Features Structured, Statically typed

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on code
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Programming Yes
Embedded Systems Yes
Safety-Critical Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Code review, SPARK tools

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980
Latest Version Ada 2012

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .adb, .ads, .gpr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNAT GPL Edition Free Windows, Mac, Linux
AdaCore GNAT Pro Commercial Multi-platform
Eclipse IDE with Ada plugins Free Windows, Mac, Linux