.ADB File Extension

ADB files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Ada Body File

General Information

Title ADB File Extension
Extension .adb
Full Form Ada Body File
File Type Compiled Code
Developer AdaCore
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Contain compiled code
Additional Functions Execution, Linking
Features Compiled, Binary

File Characteristics

Quality High performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

System Programming Yes
Embedded Systems Yes
High-Integrity Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low if trusted
Best Practices Safe compiling, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1980s
Latest Version GNAT 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ads, .ali, .o

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNAT Ada Compiler Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
GPS (GNAT Programming Studio) Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Alpha Five Database File

General Information

Title ADB File Extension
Extension .adb
Full Form Alpha Five Database File
File Type Database File
Developer Alpha Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Data management, Reporting
Features Indexing, Data manipulation

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Data Storage Yes
Web Applications Yes
Local Databases Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Regular backups, Access controls

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Alpha Anywhere
Legacy Software Alpha Five

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .alb, .alm, .alx, .set

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Alpha Anywhere Subscription Windows
Alpha Five Discontinued Windows

Type 3: Ability Database File

The ADB file extension refers to Ability Office Database Files. ADB files store data for the Ability Database program. The Ability Database is part of the Ability Office suite from Ability Plus Softwa...

General Information

Title ADB File Extension
Extension .adb
Full Form Ability Database File
File Type Database File
Developer Ability Plus Software
MIME Type application/x-ability

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Data management, Reporting
Features Table creation, Query support

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Storage Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Information Tracking Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .accdb, .mdb, .db, .sqlite

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Ability Database Commercial Windows

Type 4: Now Contact Address Book Template

The .ADB file extension relates to address book templates created and opened by Now Contact. This software accurately organizes contact information. Predefined template options include "A4 Portfolio,�...

General Information

Title ADB File Extension
Extension .adb
Full Form Now Contact Address Book Template
File Type Database Template File
Developer Now Software
MIME Type application/x-creator

File Function

Primary Function Store template
Additional Functions Facilitate creation
Features Pre-formatted, Customizable

File Characteristics

Binary Yes
Editable Yes, with Now Contact
Template Oriented Yes

Use Cases

Contact Management Yes
Data Entry Yes
Personal Information Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Related Extensions .ncd, .nct

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Now Contact Discontinued Mac