9.1. What Is RSS?
RSS is a format used by content providers to publish content. Originally, RSS stood for Rich Site Summary, but with the release of the RSS 2.0 spec in 2002, the name was changed to Really Simple Syndication.
RSS simplifies publishing by providing a standardized, no-frills approach to releasing content. No formatting is included with an RSS entry; only the content is sent. This allows for RSS aggregators, commonly referred to as feed readers, to accept and display RSS feeds from any number of sites in a uniform, easy-to-read manner.
The RSS format is built in XML, which learn more about in the next section.
9.1.1. What Is XML?
XML stands for ...
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