Yii framework - what is the file ".yii" in some folders

frameworks, php, yii

Solution

I believe they are generated by yiic, not sure what purpose they have though as they always appear to be empty unless they are purely used as a means of storing a timestamp against the build date.

Problem

There is ".yii" file in the following folders: - /assets/ - /images/ - /protected/commands/shell/ - /protected/extensions/ - /protected/messages/ - /protected/runtime/ - /protected/views/system/ - /themes/classic/views/layouts/ - /themes/classic/views/site/ - /themes/classic/views/system/ What is it?

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