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

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

MIME type text/x-go signals that a file contains source code. It directs text editors and development tools to use specialized rules for syntax highlighting and formatting.

This type is most often associated with code written in the Go programming language. It also applies to similar code files in related languages, such as those using the V and CARBON languages, as well as typical GO source files.

Key use cases include:

• Development Environment Integration: Enables text editors and IDEs to apply language-specific styling and code folding.
• Syntax Highlighting: Helps differentiate language keywords, comments, and structures for clearer code readability.
• Tooling Support: Assists in file type recognition, which can trigger custom linting or formatting tools.

The "x-" in the MIME type hints at its experimental or non-standard nature. Developers use it to enhance code management in modern editors. For further technical details, you may visit external resources like Filext.

Associated file extensions

.v, .go, .carbon

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-go    
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.v, .go, .carbon