XML Upgrade
XML stands for EXtensible Markup Language and although it is a markup language similar to HTML, XML is not a replacement. W3C Schools (n.d.) explain in their Introduction to XML that “HTML is about displaying information, while XML is about carrying information” One such carrier of information which has been identified as a future enhancement for this website is providing the user with the ability to subscribe to receiving RSS Feeds.
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication which allows selected data to be automatically sent, eliminating the need for users having to visit website to see if any new content has been added recently. The W3C Schools (n.d.) tutorial RSS Syntax, provides website creators with the details on how RSS works. An example of an RSS feed can be found at: Notepage.net
Theresa Schoema (2011) demonstrates in her comprehensive PowerPoint presentation Using RSS Feeds how to subscribe to an RSS feed and also lists the advantages and disadvantages of subscribing to an RSS Feed. If you don't have a PowerPoint, please download a free viewer here
If you are interested in receiving RSS feeds and require more information, News.com.au provides a list of suggested RSS news readers however they do not endorse or support them.
References
Felke-Morris, T. (2013). Web development & design foundations with HTML5, 6th ed., Boston: Pearson.
Schoema. Theresa (2011) Using RSS Feeds Retrieved 25 May 2013, from http://libservice.uwc.ac.za/slz/index.php?P=GoTo&ID=208&MF=4
W3C Schools (n.d.) Introduction to RSS. Retrieved 20 May 2013, from http://www.w3schools.com/rss/rss_intro.asp
W3C Schools (n.d.) Introduction to XML. Retrieved 20 May 2013, from http://www.w3schools.com/xml/xml_whatis.asp
W3C Schools (n.d.) RSS Syntax Retrieved 21 May 2013 from http://www.w3schools.com/rss/rss_syntax.asp