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RSS 2.0 Best Practices Profile draft released

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One of the great things about RSS is that it's being used all over the world in countless ways. Millions of sites publish RSS feeds and hundreds of products consume those same feeds. The downside of this popularity, however, is that with that many implementations, there's bound to be some variance in how and when sites implement the specification. This can make it tricky for publishers and consumers to figure out how to implement some of the less-frequently-used features of the specification.

For the past few years, the RSS Advisory Board and the many hard-working and dedicated people on the RSS-public mailing list have been working hard to document how popular readers and services have implemented the specification, with the goal of helping publishers and consumers understand how best to get what they want.

The board recently published another draft (version 1.20) of the RSS 2.0 Best Practices Profile, which includes information on how various consumers use the <ttl> element, as well how to implement some commonly-used RSS extensions (like the Dublin Core and Slash extensions).

The profile is still evolving, so, if you're interested in getting involved, the best place to start is on the RSS-public mailing list. If you're implementing a new RSS publishing or consuming application, a quick glance at the profile would definitely help.

- Sean

Comments

  • Anonymous
    June 05, 2007
    Thanks for spreading the word.

  • Anonymous
    June 26, 2007
    Ohh I used to read mailing lists, but RSS is more useful and easier.

  • Anonymous
    June 30, 2007
    I wish a better integration with actual email clients

  • Anonymous
    July 06, 2007
    Is it just me or does it seem that a lot of the Microsoft RSS feeds (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/aboutmsdn/aa973533) have been neglected for a while, with some having a last post of 2006 or earlier?

  • Anonymous
    July 08, 2007
    آر إس إس جدآ سهل القراءة شكـــــرآ لكم

  • Anonymous
    July 19, 2007
    I can't ethen imagine my life without rss anymore, so rss 2.0 is a good "sequel". Thanks for the news.

  • Anonymous
    July 23, 2007
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  • Anonymous
    July 25, 2007
    Maybe a little off topic, but I wanted to tell everybody about a new program called Perseptio FreeAgent. It's an intelligent RSS reader that learns what you find interesting. You can check it out at http://www.perseptio.com

  • Anonymous
    July 30, 2007
    Thanks man, just what I was looking for. Worked like a charm Thanks so much...

  • Anonymous
    August 06, 2007
    Thanks Sean, Collaboration and involvement is crucial for the development of the RSS specification. I recommend any developer get involved now in particular. RSS is turning corners and more people are becoming aware wich means that WE must opt to choose he direction it takes. Getting involved is the only way... have your say!

  • Anonymous
    August 10, 2007
    Thanks man, Very good . You are doing a great job.

  • Anonymous
    August 24, 2007
    Dear Sir, How to i include rss file in html. please help me thanks,

  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2008
    Thanks man, Very good . You are doing a great job.

  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2008
    I can't ethen imagine my life without rss anymore, so rss 2.0 is a good "sequel". Thanks for the news.

  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2008
    Ohh I used to read mailing lists, but RSS is more useful and easier.

  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2008
    Collaboration and involvement is crucial for the development of the RSS specification. I recommend any developer get involved now in particular. RSS is turning corners and more people are becoming aware wich means that WE must opt to choose he direction it takes.

  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2008
    How to i include rss file in html?

  • Anonymous
    January 21, 2008
    Thanks for information! Its good to know.

  • Anonymous
    March 20, 2008
    Life wouldn't be possible without Rss anymore. Great!

  • Anonymous
    April 14, 2008
    RSS is easy, thanks for information.

  • Anonymous
    May 22, 2008
    Rss is good and simple to use. Thanks for it.

  • Anonymous
    May 25, 2008
    RSS feed is great, it let us have updated information without having to visit various site.

  • Anonymous
    July 02, 2008
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  • Anonymous
    July 02, 2008
    The comment has been removed

  • Anonymous
    July 03, 2008
    The comment has been removed

  • Anonymous
    August 05, 2008
    Where do i find a RSS icon on IE7 if a page provides RSS? Could not find it. Should i install some plugin?

  • Anonymous
    August 14, 2008
    LOL - that was amazing answer... Realy thx!!

  • Anonymous
    August 20, 2008
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  • Anonymous
    August 26, 2008
    thanks man, thanks for your hard work; every day at work helps me rss

  • Anonymous
    September 11, 2009
    Only One word to characterize such a great post “WOW” that was a very interesting read

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    May 07, 2010
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  • Anonymous
    June 22, 2010
    This blog is very nice and informative.Thank you for the great story.

  • Anonymous
    October 25, 2011
    thanks man, RSS is now easy rss helps me at work :)