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https://github.com/kang-theo/crawlers

Python crawlers used to automate data retrieval from the internet.
https://github.com/kang-theo/crawlers

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Python crawlers used to automate data retrieval from the internet.

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# crawlers

Python crawlers used to automate data retrieval from the internet.

Python crawlers are typically implemented using third-party libraries, with the most commonly used crawler libraries including:

- Requests: Used for sending HTTP requests and retrieving web content.
- Beautiful Soup: Used for parsing HTML and XML files, extracting information from web pages.
- Scrapy: A comprehensive crawler framework that provides rich functionality and flexible configuration options.
- Selenium: Used for simulating browser operations, supporting dynamic web pages and JavaScript-rendered pages crawling.

The process of developing a Python crawler typically involves the following steps:

- Determine Objectives: Identify the target website or data source to be crawled, clarify objectives and requirements.
- Select Tools: Choose the appropriate crawler tools and libraries based on requirements, such as Requests, Beautiful Soup, Scrapy, or Selenium.
- Write Code: Develop crawler code using the selected tools, implementing data retrieval and processing logic.
- Handle Data: Process, clean, store, or analyze retrieved data as needed.
Regular Updates: Periodically update the crawler program to ensure data timeliness and accuracy.