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

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

text/x-nemerle is a custom MIME type. It signals that a file contains source code written in the Nemerle programming language.
Files with this MIME type are stored in plain text. They are processed by editors and tools that understand Nemerle code, such as compilers and syntax highlighters.
For example, a file with the extension N is identified by this MIME type.

Syntax Highlighting: Helps code editors display the language’s keywords and structures in different colors.
Tool Integration: Allows build systems and compilers to recognize and properly process Nemerle code.
Interoperability: Enables operating systems and development environments to manage the file correctly.

This type is essential for ensuring that the content is treated as code and not regular text. For further reading on Nemerle, see the Wikipedia page on Nemerle.

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Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-nemerle

HTML

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


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

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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.