If you're unfamiliar with programming in general or C++ specifically, odds are you're not going to be terribly familiar with the CPP format. CPP files are source code files written in the C++ programming language, and they can be viewed with simple text editors. Many software development programs can also display the code for these files, featuring syntax highlighting to help make sense of the text.
Uses
- Source code files fill a wide range of roles in the software development process. The code can be used as is to produce a singular program or could be a file referenced in another program. These programming files are used to produce any number of application types, limited only by the capability of the programmer and the limits of the C++ programming language.
Compatible Programs - Windows
- Several C++ programs can utilize CPP files for the Microsoft Windows operating system. These include Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers, Code::Blocks, Embarcadero Technologies C++ Build, ES-Computing EditPlus and BloodshedSoftware Dev-C++.
Compatible Programs - Mac
- Apple's Mac OS X operating system also has several C++ programs capable of running CPP files. These include Apple Xcode, Code::Blocks, Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers, GNU Project C and C++ Compiler (GCC), MacroMates TextMate and Freescale CodeWarrior Development Tools.
Compatible Programs - Linux
- The Linux operating system features a handful of C++ programs compatible with the CPP file format. These include Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers, Code::Blocks and GNU Project C and C++ Compiler (GCC).
