Which MIME types are related to file extension ".js"?

What is a File Extension?

A file extension is a suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what type of file it is. File extensions help both users and operating systems identify what application should be used to open the file.

File extensions are typically separated from the filename by a period (dot) and consist of 2-4 characters, though they can be longer. For example, in the filename "document.pdf", ".pdf" is the file extension.

File extensions are closely related to MIME types, as they both serve to identify the format of a file. However, while MIME types are used primarily by web browsers and servers, file extensions are used by operating systems and applications.

About .js Files

Description

JavaScript files contain programming code that can be executed by web browsers to add interactive features to web pages. JavaScript is a core technology of the World Wide Web.

Associated MIME Types

text/javascript

JavaScript

Applications

.js files can be opened with the following applications:

Text editors (VS Code, Sublime Text, Atom)
JavaScript IDEs (WebStorm, Visual Studio)
Web browsers (for execution)
Node.js runtime environment

Technical Details

Format

JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted programming language that conforms to the ECMAScript specification. It uses a syntax similar to C and is typically used for client-side web development.

Usage

JavaScript files are used to add interactivity to web pages. They enable dynamic content updates, user interface enhancements, form validation, and many other interactive features.

Specification

The .js format is specified in RFC 9239.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related File Extensions

External reference for the .js file extension

https://filext.com/file-extension/JS