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Carley Warren replied to the discussion How to scrape classified ads from Craigs list using Python? in the forum General Web Scraping a year ago
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Handling missing or inconsistent data is another important consideration. Craigslist listings may not always have a price, location, or other expected fields. Adding checks in the script to handle missing elements gracefully prevents errors during scraping. For example, using Python’s try-except blocks or checking if an element exists before…
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Carley Warren replied to the discussion How do websites prevent web scraping, and how can you handle these barriers? in the forum General Web Scraping a year ago
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For dynamic websites, I’ve found that headless browsers like Puppeteer or Playwright work well. They simulate real browser activity, making it harder for the website to detect scraping.
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Carley Warren started the discussion How to scrape product prices from Idealo.co.uk using JavaScript? in the forum General Web Scraping a year ago
How to scrape product prices from Idealo.co.uk using JavaScript?
Scraping product prices from Idealo.co.uk using JavaScript allows you to collect data on electronics, appliances, and other consumer goods. Idealo is a price comparison site, making it a valuable resource for analyzing trends and identifying deals. Using Node.js with Puppeteer, you can automate browser interactions to handle dynamic content…
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Danijel Niobe replied to the discussion How do websites prevent web scraping, and how can you handle these barriers? in the forum General Web Scraping a year ago
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Respecting the robots.txt file is good practice. Even if it’s not legally binding, it helps avoid getting your IP banned for scraping disallowed sections of a site
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Danijel Niobe replied to the discussion How does web scraping work using Python and BeautifulSoup? in the forum General Web Scraping a year ago
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BeautifulSoup is great for beginners, but for complex tasks, combining it with other tools like pandas for data processing or Scrapy for large-scale scraping makes a big difference.
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Danijel Niobe started the discussion What property data can I scrape from Zoopla.co.uk using Python? in the forum General Web Scraping a year ago
What property data can I scrape from Zoopla.co.uk using Python?
Scraping property data from Zoopla.co.uk using Python allows for the collection of details such as property names, prices, and locations. Zoopla is a prominent property website in the UK, offering a wealth of data for real estate market analysis. By using Python’s capabilities, you can automate the process of gathering data efficiently. The…
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