What is MIME type "text/rita"?

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

The MIME type text/rita defines a plain text format meant for files that follow the RITA file format. It uses simple text but follows a specific structure that applications can recognize and interpret.

This format is designed for situations where human readability and easy machine parsing are both important. It lets programs quickly verify that a file contains text with embedded formatting or special instructions.

• Main use case: It serves applications that rely on structured, plain text data to exchange or configure information.
• It allows inter-application consistency in interpreting file content.
• It supports quick validation of file content based on its type.

Files declared as text/rita are treated differently from binary files. This ensures that their content can be read, edited, and processed easily by compatible software.
For more on MIME types and their usage, consider visiting MDN Web Docs.

Associated file extensions

.rita

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/rita
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.rita