Begin with the RSS guide for categories and item identity. Move to Atom for explicit term and label semantics, then examine a JSON representation. These are complementary design paths, not a claim that one format replaces every other. Compare the same article record across the formats before committing to a publishing contract.
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3 guides to follow.
Design a static JSON feed without pretending it is an API
Publish a useful JSON Feed contract with consistent records, stable identifiers, clean content, and clearly stated operational limits.
Atom feeds: category terms, labels, and lasting identity
Plan an Atom export with stable entry identity, clear category semantics, meaningful dates, and a shared content model.
RSS tags feeds: categories, stable IDs, and clean publishing
A practical guide to RSS categories, persistent item identifiers, portable links, full-content output, and repeatable publishing checks.