XML RSS (Really Simple Syndication)

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed format that allows users and applications to access updates from websites in a standardized, computer-readable format.

It is written in XML and is commonly used to distribute news headlines, blog posts, podcast episodes, and more β€” all without requiring the user to visit each website individually.

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What is RSS?

  • πŸ“‘ Syndication: Enables websites to broadcast updates that can be subscribed to via feed readers.

  • ⏱️ Real-Time Delivery: Automatically notifies subscribers of new content as it’s published.

  • πŸ“„ Standard Format: Simple and widely supported by apps, browsers, and websites.

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Structure of an RSS Feed

Below is an example of a valid RSS 2.0 feed:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<rss version="2.0">
  <channel>
    <title>League News Feed</title>
    <link>http://leagueoflegends.com</link>
    <description>Latest updates and champion news from the Rift</description>
    <language>en-us</language>

    <item>
      <title>New Champion Released: Aurora</title>
      <link>http://leagueoflegends.com/champions/aurora</link>
      <description>Aurora brings starlight powers and celestial precision to the battlefield.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    </item>