Free Pascal Unit File
General Information
| Title | PPU File Extension |
| Extension | .ppu |
| Full Form | Free Pascal Unit File |
| File Type | Compiled Unit File |
| Developer | Free Pascal |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store compiled code |
| Additional Functions | Linking, Quick compilation |
| Features | Portable, Precompiled |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Optimized code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Desktop Applications | Yes |
| Game Development | Possible |
| System Utilities | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Compiled code execution |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Secure coding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Version | Depends on FPC version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pas, .lpr, .o |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Free Pascal Compiler |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Lazarus IDE |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |