What is MIME type "application/x-gooddata-maql"?

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

application/x-gooddata-maql is a MIME type used for GoodData query scripts. It defines how files that contain commands written in GoodData’s analytical query language are handled by software.

This MIME type applies to plain text scripts with the MAQL file extension. The language is used to create, modify, and execute business analytics queries on the GoodData platform.

• Main use: Writing analytical queries and defining metrics using GoodData’s specific query language.
• Additional functions: Assisting in version control and collaborative development of analytic models.
• Key fact: Because it is a plain text format, many text editors offer syntax highlighting when editing these scripts.

The MIME type helps systems recognize that the file contains commands that transform business data into useful analytics. For more details on this file type, you can refer to external resources such as filext.com.

Associated file extensions

.maql

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-gooddata-maql
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-gooddata-maql">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/x-gooddata-maql');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.maql