C++ Source Code File
General Information
| Title | CXX File Extension |
| Extension | .cxx |
| Full Form | C++ Source Code File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | text/plain, text/x-c++ |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain C++ code |
| Additional Functions | Used in compilation |
| Features | Supports classes, Object-oriented |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies with code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
| Game Development | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Code audits, Secure coding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Standard | C++20 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cpp, .cc, .h, .hpp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |
 GCC |
Free | Various |
 CLion |
Subscription | Windows, Mac, Linux |