Can't open .CPP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CPP file.
.CPP file extension has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .CPP file is Text
A CPP file is a source code file written in C++, a popular programming language that adds features such as object-oriented programming to C. It can be a standalone program or one of many files references in a development project. CPP files must be compiled by a C++ compiler for the target platform before run.
CPP files are most commonly edited with programs that provide syntax highlighting. You can still open CPP files using any text editor, but programs that provide syntax highlighting, auto completion, and other helpful tools are most often used.
C++ is one of the most popular programming languages and therefore CPP files are very common.
Common CPP Filenames
main.cpp - The source code filename typically used for the main() function of a C++ program, where the program begins execution.