Esfir Avinash
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Dynamic content loaded with JavaScript can make static scraping ineffective. In such cases, Selenium or Playwright can render the page fully before extracting event details. Selenium’s ability to simulate user interactions, such as clicking filters or scrolling, makes it a powerful tool for scraping modern web applications. While slower than requests, it ensures no event data is missed during the scraping process.
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Another enhancement involves using proxy rotation to prevent IP blocks. Since OpenTable monitors traffic for unusual activity, sending multiple requests from the same IP can trigger anti-scraping mechanisms. By integrating a proxy service, you can distribute requests across multiple IPs, making your scraper appear more like real users. This is particularly important when scraping reviews for multiple restaurants.
