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

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-groovy tells systems that the file contains Groovy source code. It is a plain-text format that fits the dynamic nature of the Groovy language, which runs on the Java platform.

This MIME type is used to signal that the file’s content should be treated as code. Code editors and IDEs use it for syntax highlighting and other language-specific features. It also helps web servers and applications decide how to process and display Groovy files.

Key facts and uses:

• Plain text format: Ensures the code is human-readable and easy to edit.
• Syntax recognition: Enables proper code coloring and debugging support in editors.
• Code execution: Indicates the file can be run by the Groovy interpreter.

The type is associated with files such as GROOVY, GRT, GSH, GTPL, GVY, and GY.

For more details about the language itself, visit the Groovy Language website.

Associated file extensions

.groovy, .grt, .gsh, .gtpl, .gvy, .gy

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-groovy
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.groovy, .grt, .gsh, .gtpl, .gvy, .gy