Hello All, Can any body help me to understand following topics? What is Web Feed? What is Atom? What is Aggregator? (Any example) Difference between Atom & RSS? Yahoo Pipes? I have read definitions of above topics in wikipedia.org. So can any body please give me simple definition of above topics? Thanks in Advance, Rock
RSS:RSS is a family of XML file formats for web syndication used by news websites and weblogs. They are used to provide items containing short descriptions of web content together with a link to the full version of the content. This information is delivered as an XML file called RSS feed, webfeed, RSS stream, or RSS channel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(protocol) Atom:Atom is an XML-based document format and HTTP-based protocol designed for the syndication of Web content such as weblogs and news headlines to Web sites as well asdirectly to user agents. It is based on experience gained in using the various versions of RSS. Critics have argued that it has merely created additional confusion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom_(standard)
Aggregator:# Two main types of aggregators: web-based aggregators and desktop/software aggregators. Web-based aggregators allow individuals to subscribe to feeds online and read feeds in a web browser. Desktop aggregators are software programs installed locally that updates when feeds are updated. The aggregator shows new information and allow for users to read feeds. Like http://www.bloglines.com Y! Pipes: about pipes Pipes is an interactive feed aggregator and manipulator. Using Pipes, you can create feeds that are more powerful, useful and relevant.