Arduino Sketch File
General Information
| Title | INO File Extension |
| Extension | .ino |
| Full Form | Arduino Sketch File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | Arduino |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store sketches |
| Additional Functions | Upload to Arduino boards |
| Features | Text-based, Arduino code |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Embedded Programming | Yes |
| Electronics Projects | Yes |
| Educational Purposes | Yes |
| DIY Community | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Code review |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2005 |
| Latest Version | Depends on IDE |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cpp, .h, .pde |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Arduino IDE |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 PlatformIO |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |