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

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-promela is used for files written in the Promela language. It is a plain text format designed to model and verify concurrent systems.

Promela (Process Meta Language) is especially popular with the SPIN model checker. It allows users to simulate system behavior and test for issues like deadlocks or race conditions.

Model Checking: Used to represent system processes and verify logical consistency.
System Simulation: Helps simulate interactions in parallel systems.
Design Verification: Assists in detecting design flaws in concurrent or distributed systems.

Files with the Promela syntax come in various forms. They include formats such as PML, PM, PRM, PR, PROM, and PROMELA.

This format is geared toward users who need to formally specify and analyze system behavior. For deeper insights, you may explore additional resources on both MIME types and the Promela language.

Associated file extensions

.pml, .pm, .prm, .pr, .prom, .promela

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-promela

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.pml, .pm, .prm, .pr, .prom, .promela

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.