Application Upgrade File
General Information
| Title | .APPUP File Extension |
| Extension | .appup |
| Full Form | Application Upgrade File |
| File Type | Developer File |
| Developer | Erlang/OTP |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Describe upgrade |
| Additional Functions | Describe downgrade |
| Features | Upgrade instructions, Version transitions |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Erlang Development | Yes |
| Hot Code Upgrading | Yes |
| Software Deployment | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Misconfiguration |
| Best Practices | Version control, Testing upgrades |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Erlang/OTP R6 (1997) |
| Latest Version | Erlang/OTP 24 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .erl, .beam, .rel |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Erlang/OTP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Rebar3 |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |