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

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-elixir denotes files that carry code written in the Elixir language. It signals editors and systems to apply language-specific syntax highlighting and error checking.

Elixir is a modern functional language running on the Erlang VM. It is well-suited for building scalable, concurrent applications.

This MIME type is used to identify files meant for development. It helps developers and tools correctly process and analyze the content.

• Code editors: They use this label to provide accurate syntax coloring.
• File handling: Servers and browsers recognize the file as containing programming code.
• Static analysis tools: These tools can scan the code for errors and formatting issues.

Common files include Elixir script files like EXS and source code files like EX.
For more on MIME types, see MDN Web Docs.

Associated file extensions

.exs, .ex

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-elixir
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.exs, .ex