Rate-Limiting and IP Blocking

Scraping News Websites: Techniques for Extracting Real-Time Data and Staying Updated

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Introduction: News websites are dynamic, constantly updated with new articles, breaking stories, and real-time data. Scraping news sites provides valuable insights into current events, trends, and public opinion. In this blog, we’ll dive into the techniques used to scrape news websites efficiently, including handling frequently changing content, managing pagination, and staying within ethical boundaries. 1. … Read more

Common Challenges in Web Scraping and How to Overcome Them

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1. CAPTCHA and Anti-Bot Mechanisms The Challenge:Many websites implement CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) and anti-bot mechanisms to block automated access. CAPTCHAs require user input to prove they’re human, which can halt web scraping scripts. The Solution: 2. Handling Dynamic Content (JavaScript Rendering) The Challenge:Many modern websites load … Read more