What is MIME type "application/juttle"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/juttle marks files that contain source code written in the Juttle language. It tells systems and tools how to handle these files, ensuring they’re processed correctly for data streaming and pipeline operations.

File Recognition: It signals that the file is not generic text but Juttle code, which is read by specialized engines.
Data Processing: Juttle commands filter, aggregate, and analyze event and time-series data efficiently.
Editor Support: Code editors recognize this MIME type to enable syntax highlighting and error checking.
System Integration: It helps in correctly routing the file in data pipelines and processing frameworks.

Files using this MIME type usually have the JUTTLE file extension.
For deeper insights, see resources like the Juttle project documentation.

Associated file extensions

.juttle

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/juttle

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/juttle">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/juttle');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.juttle

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.