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

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

text/x-xtend is the MIME type for files that hold source code written in the Xtend programming language.
This language extends Java with a simpler, more concise syntax. It is used mainly for software projects where code is later transformed into Java.
Files of this type are stored as plain text. They can be opened and edited with any text editor and are recognized by integrated development environments (IDEs).
They generally use the XTEND file extension.

Programming Integration: The code is processed by IDEs and compilers to generate Java code.
Plain Text Format: The content is human-readable and easy to edit.
Feature-Rich Syntax: XTend offers lambda expressions, type inference, and more for cleaner code.

Additional information on the Xtend language is available at Xtend Official Page.

Associated file extensions

.xtend

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-xtend

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.xtend

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.