File Extension Information

file extension .a

Kind: Static Library
Information: Contains a library of functions and headers that may be referenced by a C/C++ source file; may contain only a few functions or may include an entire library of functions, such as a 3D modeling engine.

Using static libraries may result larger program files, but enables faster loading times compared to dynamic libraries.
File Format: Standard file format supported by many programs.
File Usage: Open file directly.
May be referenced by an open application.
Open With:
Windows: Microsoft Notepad
Microsoft Visual Studio
Other text editor
gVim
Macintosh: Apple TextEdit
Bare Bones BBEdit
GNU project C and C++ compiler (GCC)
MacVim
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Unix: GNU Emacs
GNU project C and C++ compiler (GCC)
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Sun Studio C/C++ Compiler
Vi
Last Revised: August 12, 2010



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