What is MIME type "application/shf+xml"?

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

application/shf+xml is an XML-based MIME type. It tells computers that the file follows a specific XML structure. Files carrying this type use the SHF extension.

This MIME type means the file is marked up in XML. XML makes the file both human- and machine-readable. The format provides a set schema for organizing data. It helps programs understand and validate the file content.

• Main use: Exchange structured data smoothly between programs.
• Used for storing configuration, metadata, or specialized data.
• Ensures interoperability by using standard XML parsing tools.

When a server or application sees application/shf+xml, it knows to use an XML parser. This improves the reliability and consistency of data processing.

More on XML standards can be found at W3C XML Overview.

Associated file extensions

.shf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/shf+xml
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/shf+xml">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/shf+xml');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.shf