dataContentType
Data content type is a descriptor used in data interchange to indicate the format of a payload. It identifies how the bytes in a message should be interpreted and parsed, typically by specifying a MIME type or a similar structured identifier. This information enables components such as serializers, deserializers, validators, and middleware to select the correct processing logic for the data.
In HTTP and related protocols, the data content type is commonly conveyed by a header that indicates
Common values include application/json for JSON payloads, text/plain for plain text, application/xml for XML, text/csv for
Standards for these identifiers are defined by the MIME type specifications, notably RFC 6838 and earlier RFCs