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

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

text/x-hsail is a MIME type for files that contain HSA Intermediate Language assembly code.
These files hold human-readable instructions used by compilers and tools in systems that leverage Heterogeneous System Architecture.
They act as an intermediate step between high-level programming languages and the machine-level code that runs on accelerators such as GPUs.

Main use: Provide a standard format for low-level assembly instructions in HSA-enabled platforms.
Developer advantage: Allow debugging and manual inspection of code optimizations.
System integration: Assist in translating high-level logic into parallel operations for performance tuning.

Files of this type use the extension HSAIL and support efficient heterogeneous computing.
For more details on related file types and their uses, check external resources like Heterogeneous System Architecture.

Associated file extensions

.hsail

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-hsail

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.hsail

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.