.ZIG File Extension

Zig Language Source File

The Zig community created extensions and add-ons for code editors. You can install them to easily view and edit Zig files. Refer to Zig's documentation for instructions to compile source code in Zig f...

General Information

Title ZIG File Extension
Extension .zig
Full Form Zig Language Source File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Andrew Kelley
MIME Type text/x-zig

File Function

Primary Function Contain source code
Additional Functions Compile to machine code
Features Performance, Safety, Comptime

File Characteristics

Text-based Yes
Human-readable Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Programming Yes
Cross-platform Development Yes
Optimization Required Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low inherent risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Code review

Historical/Version Information

Initial Development 2015
Latest Stable Version 0.9.0 (as of 2023)

Associated Types

Executable .exe, .out
Object .o
Header .h

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Zig Compiler Free Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, macOS, Linux
Sublime Text Free Trial Windows, macOS, Linux