October 2023
Beginner to intermediate
324 pages
7h 38m
English
Overview
In "Hands-On Web Scraping with Python," you'll learn how to harness the power of Python libraries to extract, process, and analyze data from the web. This book provides a practical, step-by-step guide for beginners and data enthusiasts alike.
What this Book will help me do
- Master the use of Python libraries like requests, lxml, Scrapy, and Beautiful Soup for web scraping.
- Develop advanced techniques for secure browsing and data extraction using APIs and Selenium.
- Understand the principles behind regex and PDF data parsing for comprehensive scraping.
- Analyze and visualize data using data science tools such as Pandas and Plotly.
- Build a portfolio of real-world scraping projects to demonstrate your capabilities.
Author(s)
Anish Chapagain, the author of "Hands-On Web Scraping with Python," is an experienced programmer and instructor who specializes in Python and data-related technologies. With his vast experience in teaching individuals from diverse backgrounds, Anish approaches complex concepts with clarity and a hands-on methodology.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for aspiring data scientists, Python beginners, and anyone who wants to delve into web scraping. Readers should have a basic understanding of how websites work but no prior coding experience is required. If you aim to develop scraping skills and understand data analysis, this book is the ideal starting point.
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