Object File
General Information
| Title | .O File Extension |
| Extension | .o |
| Full Form | Object File |
| File Type | Compiled Source Code |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/x-object |
File Function
| Primary Function | Machine code |
| Additional Functions | Linking, Debugging |
| Features | Binary, Non-executable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High, Optimized |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Application Development | Yes |
| Static Libraries | Yes |
| Software Debugging | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by compiler |
| Latest Version | Depends on toolchain |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .obj, .lib, .a |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GCC |
Free | Various |
 LLVM |
Free | Various |
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |