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.H Files

C/C++ Header - Header files (.

What is a .H file?

Header files (.h) contain declarations for functions, classes, and macros in C and C++ projects. They define interfaces that are shared across multiple source files, enabling modular code organization.

Technical Details

MIME Type

text/x-c

Full Name

C/C++ Header File

Developed

1972 (C), 1985 (C++)

Typical Uses

  • Function declarations
  • Class definitions
  • API interfaces
  • Shared constants

Programs That Open .H Files

VS Code + C/C++

Cross-platform

CLion

Cross-platform

Xcode

macOS

How Moniker Renames .H Files

Moniker analyzes header declarations, struct definitions, and function prototypes to understand what the header provides, generating descriptive filenames.

Example Transformation

Before

utils.h

After

memory-allocation-utils.h

Related File Types

.C

C

.CPP

C++

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