What File Type Should I Choose?

This article goes over the file what file type you should choose.

Last updated - July 18, 2024

When creating a file in the platform, your file type needs to align with the language you are working in. If you are working on Python, make sure to use a Python file. In Voyage, you have the option to choose between five file types.

.html	Creates an HTML file.
.css	Creates a CSS file.
.js	Creates a JavaScript file.
.java	Creates a Java file.
.py	Creates a Python file.
.txt	Creates a text file (for use with Python).
.cpp	Creates a C++ file.

In Launch Pad, files are only used in the Code Playground. There you have the option to choose between HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files.

For information on how to create a file, click here.