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ABSTRACT
The project Rich Site Summary aims at producing software that checks a website for updates and generate the RSS feed automatically for that website, also an RSS reader which will parse the RSS feeds of specified websites and provides the user with latest updates. RSS is one of the most widely used XML formats on the Web. The XML code for RSS describes a new type of Web information called a news feed. The feeds contain a summary and links of the new content on a Web site
RSS (Rich Site Summary, originally RDF Site Summary, often called Really Simple Syndication) is a type of web feed that allows users to access content updates online in a standardized and computer readable format. These feeds can, for example, allow a user to track many different websites in a single news aggregator. The news aggregator will automatically check the RSS feed for new content, allowing content to be automatically passed from the website to the website or from the website to the user. This content step is called fabric syndication. Websites often use RSS feeds to post frequently updated information, such as blog posts, headlines, audio and video. An RSS document (called "feed", "feed" or "channel") includes full or summary text and metadata, such as the date of publication and the author's name.
A standard XML file format ensures compatibility with many different machines / programs. RSS feeds also benefit users who want to receive timely updates from favorite websites or add data from many sites.
When you subscribe to a website, RSS eliminates the need for the user to manually check new content on the website. Instead, your browser constantly monitors the site and informs the user of any updates. You can also instruct the browser to automatically download new data to the user.
RSS feed data is presented to users using software called news aggregator. This aggregator can be integrated into a website, installed on a desktop computer or installed on a mobile device. Users subscribe to feeds either by entering the feed URI in the reader or by clicking on the feed icon in the browser. The RSS reader regularly checks user data for new information and can download it automatically if this feature is enabled. The reader also provides a user interface.