What is a .MPY file?
An MPY file is a type of file used in programming, specifically for a version of Python called MicroPython. MicroPython is a streamlined version of Python designed to work on small electronic devices. The ".MPY" file extension stands for a MicroPython Module. This file contains binary data, which means it is data that has been processed and converted from readable source code into a format that a machine can execute directly.
Typically, MPY files are created by taking Python source code, which is written in files with a ".PY" extension, and compiling it. Compiling is the process of transforming the human-readable code into machine-readable code so that it can be run more efficiently on devices. Although most commonly generated from Python code, MPY files can also be created from source code written in other programming languages like C. This is done when parts of the application need to run faster or when they need to interact directly with the hardware.
To open and work with MPY files, you would typically use MicroPython software. MicroPython provides tools to run and manage these files directly on supported hardware or within development environments set up for MicroPython. This allows developers to deploy and test their code on actual devices.
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