Learn Web Scraping from Scratch and Build Your Own Web Scraper Tool
Learn web scraping with Python using requests, BeautifulSoup, and pandas. Extract, analyze, and save website data easily. Perfect for beginners!
This beginner-friendly course teaches you how to perform web scraping using Python. You'll learn how to send HTTP requests with the requests library, parse and extract data from HTML using BeautifulSoup, and organize your results using pandas. By the end, you'll be able to collect useful information from websites, such as product listings, news articles, or stock data, and save it into structured formats like CSV or Excel. You'll also explore best practices, ethical considerations, and how to handle common scraping challenges like pagination or JavaScript-rendered content. No prior experience in scraping is needed—just basic Python knowledge.
Where You'll Get Started!
- Learn Python Basics
- Understand HTML Structure
- Master HTTP Requests
- Explore BeautifulSoup Library
- Practice Data Parsing
- Build Simple Scrapers
- And more...
"Don't just browse the web. Understand it, command it, and build with it."
"True wisdom lies not in the pages we read but in the actions we take."
Frequently Asked Question on Web Scraping
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What is CodeHouse Cloud?
CodeHouse Cloud is an Africa-centered cloud platform designed to empower African tech talents to solve Africa unique challenges.
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Is web scraping legal?
Web scraping is legal in many cases, but it's important to respect a website's terms of service, privacy policies, and data protection laws (like GDPR). Always check for restrictions before scraping.
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How do I handle websites that block scrapers?
Use techniques like rotating user agents, adding delays between requests, or using proxies. Always ensure that your scraping doesn't overwhelm the website's server.
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Can I scrape dynamic content?
Yes, but for websites with JavaScript-rendered content, you may need to use tools like Selenium or Puppeteer, as they can interact with the website like a real browser. Enrol for course to learn more...
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How do I store scraped data?
Scraped data can be stored in formats like CSV, JSON, Excel, or a database (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), depending on your needs.
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What are the ethical considerations of web scraping?
Ethical scraping involves respecting website traffic limits, not scraping sensitive data, adhering to robots.txt files, and not violating a site's terms of service. Always ensure you're scraping responsibly.
- In-depth course
- 15 hours of HD video
- Downloadable content
- Hands-on exercises
- English captions
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access
- Learn at your own pace
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