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Web Scraping vs API: When to Use Each for Getting Data

Official APIs and web scraping solve the same problem in different ways. Here is how to pick based on coverage, cost, rate limits, and maintenance load.

How to Find and Read robots.txt for Crawling and Scraping

Learn what robots.txt is, how it works, how to parse its rules, and how to build scrapers that respect site boundaries for ethical, efficient crawling.

8 Types of Data Extracted with Web Scraping

Web scraping is used to extract all types of data from every corner of the internet. Here's every type of data scrapers should be familiar with.

12 Ways Big Websites Prevent Web Scraping

Think your scraper is safe? Think again. From hidden traps to AI-driven detection, discover how the biggest websites block bots.

Ranking The 15 Best Languages for Web Scraping

Compare the 15 best languages for web scraping. Learn which tools work best for speed, scale, browser automation, and clean data extraction.

How Exactly Websites Catch Scrapers (7 detection techniques)

Learn how web scraping is detected by websites. Explore key differences between bots and real users, real-world detection methods, and practical techniques to stay undetected.

How to Download Files & Images From a URL in Python

Download images, PDFs, videos, HTML, and Markdown from URLs using Python. Covers streaming, progress tracking, and bypassing bot protection with Scrape.do.

Before You Scrape: How to Check If a Website Allows Scraping

Learn how to check if a website allows scraping with our definitive guide. Discover practical techniques like checking robots.txt and ToS reviews or detecting anti-bot measures.

Rate Limit in Web Scraping: How It Works and 5 Bypass Methods

Tired of hitting 429 errors or getting blocked mid-scrape? Learn exactly how rate limits work, why they happen, and the 5 most effective ways to bypass them.
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