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

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

text/x-smalltalk is a MIME type for files containing Smalltalk source code. These files are plain text and follow the syntax rules of the Smalltalk programming language.

It signals to editors and development tools that the file should be handled as source code. This can trigger features like syntax highlighting, formatting, and proper code recognition.

Source Code Identification: It marks a file as a Smalltalk program source.
Syntax Highlighting: Code editors use it to apply language-specific styles and colors.
Integration with Tools: Development environments may offer debugging, compiling, and run-time support for Smalltalk.

Files with this MIME type use the ST extension.

Associated file extensions

.st

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-smalltalk

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.st

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.