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Is Python really the best language for web scraping, or should I consider altern
- Python is popular for a reason—libraries like BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, and Selenium make it a go-to choice. That said, Node.js with Puppeteer is great for handling JavaScript-heavy sites and can sometimes be faster.
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I’d say it depends on the scale. Python is efficient for prototyping and small-to-medium projects, but for high-frequency scraping, GoLang’s concurrency might be worth looking into. It can be much faster for handling parallel requests.
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Python’s ease of use and broad library support make it accessible, especially for beginners. However, if performance is a priority, C# with HtmlAgilityPack is a strong contender, especially if you’re targeting Windows environments.
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I primarily use Python because of its community support and tools, but for sites with complex anti-bot measures, I sometimes switch to R for specialized parsing functions or use Rust when speed is critical.
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