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

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

The MIME type text/x-ambienttalk designates files that contain code written in the AmbientTalk programming language.
It informs software that the file is plain text intended for programming.
Files using this MIME type assist editors and IDEs in applying proper syntax highlighting and code processing.
They allow systems to recognize and manage AmbientTalk routines in distributed and concurrent computing environments.
Files with this MIME type are typically saved with the extension AT.

Main use case: Denotes AmbientTalk source code files.
Development support: Enables correct interpretation and editing of AmbientTalk scripts.
Technical benefit: Helps integrate distributed, object-oriented programming features into applications.

For further reading on media types, visit IANA Media Types.

Associated file extensions

.at

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-ambienttalk

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.at

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.