Introduction
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. Instead of searching in several different places for new information, the RSS reader does the searching for you and gathers the information in one place. By doing this, RSS feeds can help you save a ton of time. Oh yeah, and RSS feeds are also easy to use…if you can check your email, then you can use RSS. Keep on reading and find out just how simple it really is!
How it works
I really like how this video, posted on CommonCraft.com, explains the workings of RSS.
Great job, Amber! It’ll be great to have a place to point people when they need a solid explanation of RSS. I like the screencast, too. You’ll have to show me how you do that!
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