What is MIME type "text/x-ada"?

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

text/x-ada is a MIME type used for Ada source code files. It tells software that the file is plain text containing Ada code.

Developers and editors use it to enable proper syntax highlighting, formatting, and error checking in their tools. It helps ensure that Ada code is displayed and processed correctly.

Files marked with this MIME type include source files like ADB, ADS, and ADA.

Plain Text: Indicates that the content is editable text.
Ada Language: Specifies that the file uses Ada syntax.
Development Tools: Enhances code editing and debugging.
Source Code Management: Useful in version control and code review processes.

For more details on Ada, check out Ada on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.adb, .ads, .ada

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-ada

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.adb, .ads, .ada

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.