What is a Manifest file?

[sulbha]

What is a Manifest file?

[Amitkumar]

A manifest file in computing is a file containing metadata for a group of accompanying files that are part of a set or coherent unit.

[Raju]

A MANIFEST file is an XML document that describes the manifest, or package contents, of a Windows software application

[vinu1997]

Files with the .manifest extension are used to update older Windows programs. These files enable the associated programs to be used with the Windows XP or Windows Vista user interfaces.

[Adi Dev]

Manifest.xml file describes essential information about your app to the Android build tools, the Android operating system.

[asad1997]

Files with the .manifest extension are used to update older Windows programs. These files enable the associated programs to be used with the Windows XP or Windows Vista user interfaces.

[RuskinF]

This is the answer Google displays for your question:
A manifest file in computing 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 constituting files of the program.

[alfread]

Hello friend,
The manifest is a special file that can contain information about the files packaged in a JAR file.

[david007]

A manifest file is a metadata file used in software development and deployment. It provides important information about the files, settings and dependencies related to the application. A manifest file acts as a blueprint or guide to help the system understand and process the application correctly.

[smithjoe7]

A manifest file is a configuration file in computing that contains metadata about the files packaged in a software application, providing essential information.