When using a 3D printer, G-code is the standard language and preferred file type for most 3D printers, used to instruct the printer on precisely what you want it to do involving the extruder heat, nozzle, and printing areas.
Thankfully, it's super easy to convert STL model files into printable G-code format using what is known as a slicing process or using "slicer"
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