.BUILDPATH File Extension

Eclipse Build Path File

A .buildpath file stores build path for Eclipse. Eclipse is an integrated development environment. Use any text editor to view content of .buildpath files. These files cannot likely convert to other f...

General Information

Title .BUILDPATH File Extension
Extension .buildpath
Full Form Eclipse Build Path File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Eclipse Foundation
MIME Type text/xml

File Function

Primary Function Define build path
Additional Functions Reference libraries, containers
Features XML format, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Text based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Java Development Yes
Web Projects Yes
Other Languages Yes, if supported

Security and Practices

Security Risks Insecure library paths
Best Practices Version control, Eclipse settings

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Eclipse Project
File System Introduced with IDE

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .classpath, .project

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Eclipse IDE Free Windows, Mac, Linux