Big OPML based changes at Podcast.com 

Well, after ages of thinking and and coding, I have managed to do a huge overhaul of the podcast.com code, mainly in the directory / feed folder rendering department.

Ever since I built the first rendition of the renderer. I knew I’d have to rethink it somewhat, to cope with many, many users without losing the very cool functionality that I have put in there (for good reason).

Now you will find that the site loads ALOT faster. A quick peek at the OPML for each folder (see the red opml icons - which may change - when you open a feed folder) will show you that we use inclusion at every level now. This helps the whole system to scale.

The old way : http://podcast.com/opml/1907

The new way : http://opml.podcast.com/1907

Also, this means that one user can now link easily to another user’s folder without breaking the ‘tree’. It works with internally generated and managed ‘feed folders’ (creating OPML) as well as external OPML.

Check out the 'KOZTEST' folder at koz.podcast.com (another user to the main user, called 'rooty')

Notice how you can permalink to any feed folder level. ;)

When you view a feed, you will also notice with added a link to show ‘where’ this feed appears in our users’ folder structures. (OK.. not so many users as yet, but we hope to add to them by the end of October) Also, you’ll see a button to show single-click subscription methods with a list of chicklets.

Another cool thing you should see is that EVERY folder has a permalink url - also with some links to add to del.icio.us or digg

We want the data here to work EVERYWHERE. We have an opportunity to work with EVERYONE.

We love you guys. Now I gotta do me a podcast!

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Last modified: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 4:29 AM.