RFC 9999 - Really Super Sarah (RSS) Protocol

Abstract

The Really Super Sarah (RSS) Protocol is a revolutionary culinary-inspired syndication framework designed to deliver piping-hot content straight from Sarah’s kitchen to your digital plate. Unlike its predecessor, the Really Simple Syndication (RSS), this protocol prioritizes flavor, presentation, and a dash of chef’s intuition over mere simplicity.

1. Introduction

Sarah, a chef of unparalleled skill, has grown tired of bland data feeds. The RSS Protocol (Really Super Sarah) enhances content delivery with a gourmet twist, ensuring every packet is seasoned to perfection. This document outlines the technical specifications for implementing Sarah’s vision of a tastier internet.

2. Terminology

• Feed: A stream of delicious content, served fresh.
• Item: A single dish (e.g., a post, article, or recipe).
• Seasoning: Metadata that adds zest to each item.
• Sous-Chef Client: Any application brave enough to handle Sarah’s spicy updates.

3. Protocol Overview

The RSS Protocol operates on a "cook-and-serve" model:

1. Sarah whips up a batch of content in her kitchen (the server).
2. The Sous-Chef Client requests a feed using HTTP (Hot Tasty Transfer Protocol).
3. Sarah delivers the feed, garnished with XML or JSON (chef’s choice).
4. Clients savor the meal, optionally sending feedback like “needs more salt.”

4. Feed Structure

A sample RSS feed might look like this:

<rss version="3.14159">
  <channel>
    <title>Sarah’s Kitchen Chronicles</title>
    <description>Freshly baked news and recipes</description>
    <chef>Sarah</chef>
    <item>
      <title>Spicy Tech Soup</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A hearty blend of code and chili.</description>
      <seasoning>Extra spicy</seasoning>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>

5. Implementation Notes

• Scalability: Sarah can only cook so fast—deploy additional chefs as needed.
• Error Handling: If the feed burns, return a 418 "I’m a Teapot" status.
• Security: Encrypt with Sarah’s Secret Sauce (SSS) algorithm.

6. Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sarah for not throwing a rolling pin at me while drafting this.

7. Conclusion

The Really Super Sarah Protocol brings a five-star dining experience to the world of syndication. Bon appétit, internet!