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Before graphical interfaces dominated, these files were the only way to tell a user what a program did or how to compile it. On Unix systems, naming the file in all caps ensured it appeared at the very top of a directory listing, making it impossible to miss. 2. Universal Compatibility : "Copy-paste friendly" snippets that show the code

Why a .txt file? In a word: .While a .docx or .pdf might look prettier, they require specific software to open. A .txt file, however, is the lowest common denominator. Whether you are using a 1990s terminal, a modern Windows PC, or a Linux server, every system on the planet can read plain text. It is the ultimate "fail-safe" for documentation. 3. What’s Actually Inside? Before graphical interfaces dominated, these files were the