Really Simple Syndication facts for kids
RSS is a special way to get updates from your favorite websites, like blogs, news sites, or podcasts. Think of it like a personal news delivery service for the internet! Instead of you having to visit many different websites to see what's new, RSS brings all the new stuff to you in one place.
An RSS document is often called a "feed" or "web feed." It contains a short summary of new content or sometimes the full story from a website. This makes it super easy to keep up with many sites without checking each one manually.
You can read RSS content using a special program called an "RSS reader" or "feed reader." To start, you "subscribe" to a feed. This usually means clicking an RSS icon on a website or pasting a link into your reader. After you subscribe, your reader automatically checks for new content and downloads it for you. This way, you always have the latest updates right at your fingertips!
What Does RSS Stand For?
The letters "RSS" can actually mean a few different things, depending on the version of the technology:
- Really Simple Syndication (this is the most common meaning for RSS 2.0)
- RDF Site Summary (for older versions like RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90)
- Rich Site Summary (for RSS 0.91)
No matter what it stands for, the main idea is the same: to help you get updates easily.
How RSS Works with XML
RSS formats are built using something called XML. XML is like a special language that computers use to organize and share information. It helps make sure that all the different RSS feeds can be read by different RSS readers, no matter where they come from. It's like a universal way for websites to talk to your feed reader.
See also
- Atom (feed)
- In Spanish: RSS para niños
