RSS <author> Element
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Definition and Usage
The <author> child element is used to specify the e-mail address of the author of the item.
Tips and Notes
Note: To prevent spam e-mails, some developers do not include the <author> element.
Example
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>subhodaya Home Page</title>
<link>http://tutorials</link>
<description>Free web building tutorials</description>
<item>
<title>RSS Tutorial</title>
<link>http://tutorials/xml/xml-rss.asp</link>
<description>New RSS tutorial on subhodaya</description>
<author>author@subhodaya.com</author>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>subhodaya Home Page</title>
<link>http://tutorials</link>
<description>Free web building tutorials</description>
<item>
<title>RSS Tutorial</title>
<link>http://tutorials/xml/xml-rss.asp</link>
<description>New RSS tutorial on subhodaya</description>
<author>author@subhodaya.com</author>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
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