What is MIME type "application/xquery"?

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

application/xquery denotes files containing XQuery code. XQuery is a language designed to query and transform XML data. It signals to software that the file carries instructions for processing XML.

XML Querying: Extract specific data from XML documents.
XML Transformation: Change XML data into other formats like HTML or JSON.
Data Integration: Merge and process data from multiple XML sources.

Files using this MIME type may have names ending in XQL, XQ, XQM, XQUERY, or XQY.

This MIME type helps editors and servers apply proper syntax highlighting, validation, and processing rules specifically for XQuery. It supports efficient handling of XML-related operations on many platforms.

Associated file extensions

.xql, .xq, .xqm, .xquery, .xqy

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/xquery

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.xql, .xq, .xqm, .xquery, .xqy

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.