# Introduction to AtomPub Web Services

By Ben Ramsey

- **Date:** October 11, 2010
- **Event:** International PHP Conference
- **Venue:** Rheingoldhalle
- **City:** Mainz, Germany

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Since 2003, the Atom format has been used as yet another feed format like RSS, but the Atom protocol opens the door to far more uses of Atom as both a means for distribution and publication. Ben Ramsey introduces the Atom format and protocol, explaining how these can form the foundation of any publishing service and serve as a platform for rich Internet applications.