Wednesday, November 05, 2003
RSS = NQSSS, Part 6
(Really Simple Syndication = Not Quite So Simple Syndication)
Seven RSS Resources You Shouldn't Miss
I have been getting good response to my series of articles on RSS (Really Simple Syndication). As such I thought I would share my seven favorite resources with you.
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Seven RSS Resources You Shouldn't Miss
I have been getting good response to my series of articles on RSS (Really Simple Syndication). As such I thought I would share my seven favorite resources with you.
- RSS 2.0 Specification from the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School. This is the most complete reference I've seen. It is a bit technical, though...but what would you expect from Harvard? In addition to basic information about RSS, the site provides a directory of information on feeds, aggregators, validators, how to articles, useful tools, helpful search engines, utilities, and issues analysis.
- What is a News Aggregator? by Dave Winer. This article provides a very simple yet thorough explanation of what a news aggregator is.
- Introduction to RSS from WebReference.com. Although this site is a bit "busy" to look at, the information provided is worth wading through the visual mess. An overview of RSS is provided, as well as a look at syndication and aggregation, topped off by a peek at the future of RSS.
- Making An RSS Feed, by Danny Sullivan. Danny Sullivan, who is the founder and editor at SearchEngineWatch.com always provides excellent information, and it's no different with this article. (If you have never visited this site, be sure to take some time to explore it.)
- Making Headlines with RSS , by Jonathan Eisenzopf. This article offers a great bird's eye view of the entire RSS picture.
- How to Create an RSS Feed With Notepad, a Web Server, and a Beer, by Stephen Downes. I couldn't leave this resource out. It takes a very complicated subject and brings it down to a level most computer users can comprehend. Plus, there's beer involved! (Beer comes in very handy while pondering RSS.)
- UserLand's RSS Validator. This is the tool I use regularily to check the validity of the code in my RSS file. Works great!
- NOTE: For my other posts on the subject of RSS, see the following:
- RSS = NQSSS, Part 1 (9-28-03, When "Simple" is a bit of a Misnomer)
- RSS = NQSSS, Part 2 (9-30-03, More on the Adventures of Blog Syndication)
- RSS = NQSSS, Part 3 (10-04-03, News Aggravators, um, I Mean Aggregators)
- RSS = NQSSS, Part 4 (10-29-03, Why You Should Try Validating Your RSS File on a Regular Basis)
- RSS = NQSSS, Part 5 (11-03-03, Another RSS Aha Moment: Using Escape Characters)
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