Can anyone recommend a good article or video explaining how ActivityPub works on a technical level? I understand the concept, but I’m interested how the protocol actually works (I am studying CS for context).

    • solor@feddit.deOP
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      Thanks, it is indeed quite simple. I guess the part that confused me was how lemmy communities are modeled. Apparently, they are just actors of type group and submitting a post is simply sending an activity to the group and its followers. So, the email comparison makes sense after all.

      • mrmanagerA
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        1 year ago

        Yeah I think it’s beautiful. And because of the simplicity, I think the fediverse will take off and many new apps will come. Probably used by techies in the beginning but as soon as some big company makes something, everyone will start to use it.

  • jnj@lemmy.ca
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    I’d imagine your best bet is reading through the w3c spec if you want protocol details. I think reading it directly is probably approachable enough for a CS student and should be a good exercise.