Wheel File
General Information
| Title | WHL File Extension |
| Extension | .whl |
| Full Form | Wheel File |
| File Type | Package Archive |
| Developer | Python Packaging Authority |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Python package distribution |
| Additional Functions | Installation, Deployment |
| Features | Consistent, Fast installation |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Standardized |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Not directly |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Project Deployment | Yes |
| Package Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Package tampering |
| Best Practices | Signature verification, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| PEP Introduction | PEP 427 (2012) |
| Widely Adopted | 2014 onwards |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tar.gz, .zip, .egg |
