RSS

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed format used to publish frequently updated content, such as blog posts, news headlines, or podcasts, in a standardized XML structure. It allows users to subscribe to websites and receive updates automatically through RSS readers or aggregators, enabling efficient content distribution and consumption without manual checking.

Also known as: Really Simple Syndication, Rich Site Summary, RDF Site Summary, RSS feed, XML feed

Why learn RSS?

Developers should learn RSS to implement content syndication features in applications, such as building news aggregators, blog platforms, or podcast apps that fetch and display updates from multiple sources. It's particularly useful for creating APIs that expose dynamic content in a machine-readable format, enhancing user engagement and interoperability across web services.

Learning Resources

• docs: RSS 2.0 Specification
• docs: MDN Web Docs: RSS
• tutorial: W3Schools RSS Tutorial
• video: YouTube: RSS Explained
• book: Book: RSS and Atom in Action