Manifest file

In computing, a manifest file is a file containing metadata for a group of accompanying files that are part of a set or coherent unit. For example, the files of a computer program may have a manifest describing the name, version number, license and the constituent files of the program.^[1]

The term is borrowed from a cargo shipping procedure, where a ship manifest would list the crew and/or cargo of a vessel.

^ Ashwin (2015-08-01). "Researchers discover HiddenAds malware in a dozen Android apps that were distributed on the Google Play Store". ghacks.net. G Hacks. Retrieved 2015-08-19. This Directory class contains special metadata in a manifest file. This data can be recognized by the Contact Provider, which developers can use to create a custom directory, and to transfer data between the device and online services.

[1] Ashwin (2015-08-01). "Researchers discover HiddenAds malware in a dozen Android apps that were distributed on the Google Play Store". ghacks.net. G Hacks. Retrieved 2015-08-19. This Directory class contains special metadata in a manifest file. This data can be recognized by the Contact Provider, which developers can use to create a custom directory, and to transfer data between the device and online services.

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Manifest file

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