Precompiled Header File
A gch file contains precompiled header data. If a gch file is not found, normal header files will be used. Projects set to generate precompiled headers will make them if none exist. They will then use...
General Information
| Title | GCH File Extension |
| Extension | .gch |
| Full Form | Precompiled Header File |
| File Type | Compiled Header File |
| Developer | GNU Project |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Speed up compilation |
| Additional Functions | Store precompiled code |
| Features | Reusable, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary efficiency |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| C/C++ Development | Yes |
| Large Projects | Yes |
| Frequent Recompilation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe headers |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With GCC |
| Latest Version | Varies with GCC |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .c, .cpp, .h |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
 Clang |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
 CMake |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |