RSS <guid>Element
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Definition and Usage
The <guid> element defines a unique identifier for an item.
Tips and Notes
Note:Aggregators must treat the guid as a string. There are no fixed syntax rules. It is up to the document creator to determine the uniqueness of the string.
Tip: GUID = Globally Unique Identifier
Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| isPermaLink | Optional. If set to true, the reader will assume that it is a permalink pointing to an item (pointing to the URL of the item described by the |
Examples
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>Example Home</title>
<link>http://www.example.com</link>
<description>Free Programming Tutorials</description>
<item>
<title>RSS Tutorial</title>
<link>http://www.example.com/rss</link>
<description>Example RSS Tutorial</description>
<guid>http://www.example.com/rss/item0768</guid>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
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