ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

XSPF

XSPF is a special kind of computer file that helps music players know what songs to play in a certain order. Think of it like a little recipe book for your music player.

When you save your favorite songs to a playlist, the computer makes a list of all the songs and their names, just like how you might write down ingredients and steps for making a cake. XSPF files are like those lists, but for music!

Then, when you want to listen to those songs in order, you can tell your music player to use the XSPF file. The music player reads the file and sees which songs are on the list, and in what order they should be played. It's like telling a friend which cake recipe to follow, so that they can make the cake just the way you like it.

So next time you want to listen to your favorite songs in a certain order, just remember that XSPF files are there to help your music player make it happen.