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

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-dylan is assigned to files written in the Dylan programming language. It indicates that the content is plain text but follows specific rules for Dylan syntax. This information is used by editors and development tools to apply proper formatting and syntax highlighting.

It flags source code written in Dylan.
It helps development environments recognize language-specific constructs.
It enables accurate code formatting and analysis.
It distinguishes the files as text rather than binary data.

Files using this MIME type might have names ending in DYLAN, LID, DYL, or INTR. These extensions hint to the system that the file contains Dylan code, ensuring that the proper tools and settings are applied.

For more details on MIME types and Dylan usage, you can explore resources like the Dylan project website.

Associated file extensions

.dylan, .lid, .dyl, .intr

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-dylan

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.dylan, .lid, .dyl, .intr

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.