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

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-lid marks files written in Dylan’s library interface format. It signals that the file is a text document outlining a Dylan module’s or library’s structure.

Files with this MIME type are used when working with the Dylan language. They contain metadata like function declarations, type definitions, and other interface details that help Dylan compilers and tools understand how different parts of a program connect.

• Main use: Tagging Dylan interface description documents for development tools.
• Practical use: Allowing editors and compilers to recognize and process Dylan library interfaces.
• Technology: Since the content is plain text, any text editor can open it for review or modification.
• File association: These files are usually named with the LID extension.

This MIME type is non-standard and specific to Dylan projects. It helps keep code modular and makes interactions between different program components clear. For further details on file extensions, visit Filext.com.

Associated file extensions

.lid

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-dylan-lid
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.lid