From e6a9c3acceecfd64746413cc0103493666968689 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dave Jones Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:26:33 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] final cleanup --- docs/1.0.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/1.0.md b/docs/1.0.md index ce95b7c..76f2b8e 100644 --- a/docs/1.0.md +++ b/docs/1.0.md @@ -775,7 +775,7 @@ All tags that are valid as children of a standard `` tag are also valid as When specifying the audio/video source, the [``](#alternate-enclosure) tag is highly encouraged since it gives the broadest coverage of possible stream types and is explicit in it's communication of what transport protocol and media codecs are being used. In addition to [``](#alternate-enclosure), a standard `` should -be given as a fallback to support podcast apps that don't yes implement [``](#alternate-enclosure). Regardless of which enclosure tag is used, feed owners must be conscious +be given as a fallback to support podcast apps that don't yet implement [``](#alternate-enclosure). Regardless of which enclosure tag is used, feed owners must be conscious of the fact that choosing a non-mainstream streaming protocol/codec will limit the number of apps that can play the content. For that reason, it's highly recommended to use only the two most widely supported protocols (mp3 and mp4/h.264) to ensure compatibility with the broadest number of apps on various platforms. Choosing a streaming format that is outside of this narrow list might exclude many apps from playing your content. As broader adoption of HLS, Opus, etc. becomes apparent, this recommendation will change to include newer formats. @@ -783,6 +783,9 @@ apps from playing your content. As broader adoption of HLS, Opus, etc. becomes The [``](#content-link) tag is also required to ensure that listeners have a fallback option in case their chosen app cannot play the given content stream directly. Podcasters who live stream to multiple platforms at once can also use the `` tag to provide links to those other platforms. +A robust, well-written `` tag will include all three of: [``](#alternate-enclosure), `` and [``](#content-link) to +ensure the broadest interopability with podcast apps. + The function of `` within a live item tag is the same as it is within a regular item. If the `` of a `` changes, it MUST be considered a new stream by podcast apps.