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Microformats 2 is a simple, human-friendly way to add structured data to web pages, enabling richer applications like social feeds and event parsing. This guide explains how to consume microformats 2 data effectively, including parsing, handling nested structures, sanitizing input, and testing with real-world examples.

Why it matters: Microformats enable interoperable, structured data on the web that developers can parse for social, profile, and event applications.

The big picture: Microformats 2 is widely supported, including by Google and the IndieWeb community, making it a durable metadata format since 2009.

The stakes: Improper parsing and sanitization can lead to security risks like XSS; careful validation and cleansing are essential.

Commenters say: Some express skepticism about microformats versus RDFa/XML, seeing microformats as fragmented compared to more formal standards. Others appreciate the practical, human-first approach.