.HS File Extension

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

Type 1: Haskell Script

General Information

Title HS File Extension
Extension .hs
Full Form Haskell Script
File Type Source Code File
Developer Haskell Community
MIME Type text/x-haskell

File Function

Primary Function Contain Haskell code
Additional Functions Compile to bytecode, executable
Features Functional, Strongly-typed, Lazy evaluation

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on code
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Web Services Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Academic Research Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Type safety, Code review

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990
Latest Version GHC 9.2.1 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lhs, .cabal, .ghci

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Glasgow Haskell Compiler (GHC) Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Haskell Platform Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Stack Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Java HelpSet File

The format is XML. The file defines help documentation. It includes map file, view information, title, home ID and data. It may have sub-helpsets and extra information. An example has XML first line...

General Information

Title HS File Extension
Extension .hs
Full Form Java HelpSet File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Oracle Corporation
MIME Type application/x-java-helpset

File Function

Primary Function Store help information
Additional Functions Define structure, Map IDs
Features XML-based, Integratable

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Documentation Yes
Online Help Yes
Desktop Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate XML, Use entities

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Refer JDK

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .jhm, .xml, .html

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Oracle JDK Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
NetBeans IDE Free Windows, Mac, Linux
JavaHelp System Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Motorola Flash Flex File

General Information

Title .HS File Extension
Extension .hs
Full Form Motorola Flash Flex File
File Type Device Firmware File
Developer Motorola
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store firmware
Additional Functions Update, Restore device
Features Binary code, Device-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Manufacturer standard
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Device Firmware Yes
Software Flashing Yes
System Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Firmware tampering
Best Practices Official sources, Validate hash

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by device
Latest Version Device-dependent

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .shx, .sbf, .bin

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
RSD Lite Free Windows
Motorola Software Update Free Windows

Type 4: LaserTank High Scores File

General Information

Title HS File Extension
Extension .hs
Full Form LaserTank High Scores File
File Type Game File
Developer Jim Kindley, JeuxeySoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store high scores
Additional Functions Track player achievements
Features Binary format, Encoded data

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Not directly

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Score tracking Yes
Player ranking Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Integrity checks

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
File Format Version Varies by LaserTank version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lvl, .rec, .sav

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
LaserTank Free Windows
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