RSS XML Application - Project 1 Introduction to XML / 90.306.061 Dave Sciuto March 25, 2011 Presentation by Melissa Kalashian & Matthew Finnigan

1. RSS XML Application Introduction to XML / 90.306.061 Dave Sciuto March 25, 2011 Presentation by Melissa Kalashian &Matthew Finnigan

2. Definition of RSS The acronym RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and is used to describe the technology used in creating feeds. Feeds, also known as RSS feeds, XML feeds, syndicated content, or web feeds. Contain frequently updated content published by a website. Usually used for news and blog websites, but are also used for distributing other types of digital content, including pictures, audio, or video. Can also be used to deliver audio content (usually in MP3 format) which you can listen to on your computer or MP3 player. This is referred to as podcasting.

3. What Industries Use RSS

4. History of RSS

5. Sample RSS Code RSS Elements: title, link, and description <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>RSS Feed Example</title> <description>Here is an example of RSS code</description> <link>http://www.yourDomainNameHere.com</link> <item> <title>Latest News Articles</title> <description>Find out what’s new in the world</description> <link>http://www.yourFavoriteNewsSite.com</link> </item> <item> <title>Upcoming Events</title> <description>Learn what’s going on as soon as it’s posted</description> <link>http://www.favoriteEventsSite.com</link> </item> </channel> </rss> Control Statement Channel Statement Feed Definition Item Information

6. Future of RSS Application

7. Conclusion

8. Bibliography http://rss-tutorial.com/rss-website-feed-manual.htm http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/news/personalizing/beta-03.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/the_future_of_rss.php http://www.feedforall.com/future-rss-not-blogs.htm http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://feed2.w3.org/docs/rss2.html#extendingRss