What is MIME type "application/x-httpd-java"?

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

application/x-httpd-java is a MIME type for compiled Java files. It marks files that contain Java bytecode which runs on a Java Virtual Machine.

Purpose and Functionality:

It tells systems how to handle these binary files.
It directs the file to be processed by a Java Virtual Machine.
It is often used in web server environments that serve Java-based applications.

Compiled files have the file extension CLASS. The bytecode in these files is platform independent, meaning they can run on any system that supports Java.

For more technical details, see the resources on Mozilla Developer Network and Java's official site.

Associated file extensions

.class

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-httpd-java

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.class

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.