10.2. Content Delivery

A common situation in the mobile web world is content delivery. Java applications, widgets, music, video, wallpapers, and any other content can be delivered to compatible devices, but this requires a bit of explanation and expertise.

10.2.1. Defining MIME Types

MIME types, many of which are listed in the Appendix A, are a key element for content delivery. Many mobile browsers don’t care about the file extension; they decide whether or not to accept the content based on the MIME type delivered by the server. Remember that the MIME type travels with the HTTP header response.