Python + GAE RSSReader

Simple Python RSSReader developed to display our RSS Blog Feeds as Tab App within Facebook. Check it out live: https://www.facebook.com/startupweek/app_375173389168373

Setup / Installation:

1. Install Python2.7
2. Install Google App Engine
3. Change application data, AppId, etc.
4. Change html, css
5. Deploy
6. Use as Facebook Tab App URL

What to change:

app.yaml

application: your_application

rssreader.py

rss_reader = RSSReader('http://feeds.feedburner.com/[FeedBurner_Projekt_Name]?format=xml')
#insert your RSSFeed URL - only tested with Feedburner RSS Feed Link

index.html

change the layout, add css classes, ...

item.title #the title

item.link #the link to blog entry

item.pubDate #publish date of entry

item.description #the excerpt / short description

item.content #the whole content

item.img #url of first image in content

style.css

add your css to style your index.html

Check out this App live at: https://www.facebook.com/startupweek/app_375173389168373

Credits:

I used some Python code for the RSS Reader from: http://www.learningpython.com/2006/01/30/rss-reader-part-three-generator-class/