A file is a collection of digital information organized into a specific format and stored on a computer system. It is typically managed by an operating system and represented as a sequence of bytes. Files are often categorized into folders or directories, and they can contain various types of data, such as text, images, audio, video, or other digital content. Each file is identified by a unique name and file extension and can be opened by compatible software applications.
File systems are used to organize files on storage devices, and they determine how files are stored and accessed. Files often have attributes that describe their properties, such as read/write permissions, size, and creation/modification dates.
Files can be shared between different devices or users, and synchronization mechanisms can ensure consistency across multiple copies. Metadata provides additional information about a file, such as its author, creation date, or keywords.
File systems are used to organize files on storage devices, and they determine how files are stored and accessed. Files often have attributes that describe their properties, such as read/write permissions, size, and creation/modification dates.
Files can be shared between different devices or users, and synchronization mechanisms can ensure consistency across multiple copies. Metadata provides additional information about a file, such as its author, creation date, or keywords.