BibTeX Bibliography Database
General Information
| Title | BibTeX File Extension |
| Extension | .bibtex |
| Full Form | BibTeX Bibliography Database |
| File Type | Bibliography File |
| Developer | Oren Patashnik, Leslie Lamport |
| MIME Type | application/x-bibtex |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store bibliography |
| Additional Functions | Reference management |
| Features | LaTeX integration, Text-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured, Reliable |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Academic Writing | Yes |
| Research Papers | Yes |
| Books | Yes |
| Theses | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1985 |
| Latest Update | Ongoing with LaTeX |
Associated Types
| Complementary Extensions | .tex, .aux, .log |
