What is MIME type "application/x-sas-program-data"?

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

The MIME type application/x-sas-program-data tells software that the file contains a SAS-specific program. It holds precompiled DATA step code produced by SAS systems. Unlike plain text, these files are in a binary format that only SAS can directly use.

This format is primarily used to streamline SAS workflows. It stores code in a form that can be quickly executed, ensuring operations run swiftly and reliably. The format encapsulates programming logic that has already been processed for efficiency.

• Storing precompiled SAS code to speed up execution
• Preserving complex data transformation routines
• Supporting automated SAS environments where direct code reuse is needed

Files using this type may have extensions like SAS7BPGM or SS7. These extensions indicate a stored SAS program, ready for integration into larger analytical processes.

This MIME type ensures that systems handle SAS program data correctly and securely. For further details, check out the SAS official support site or the SAS software page on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.sas7bpgm, .ss7

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-sas-program-data
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.sas7bpgm, .ss7