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A ini file 1) is a configuration file that contains key value data.
A ini file is like a properties file but is not. See Key Value - Properties (Property file)
Example
; last modified 1 April 2001 by John Doe
[owner]
name = John Doe
organization = Acme Widgets Inc.
[database]
; use IP address in case network name resolution is not working
server = 192.0.2.62
port = 143
file = "payroll.dat"
Syntax
Comments
; comment