9781837638512_

Work through practical examples to unlock the full potential of web scraping with Python and gain valuable insights from high-quality data

Key Features

Build an initial portfolio of web scraping projects with detailed explanations
Grasp Python programming fundamentals related to web scraping and data extraction
Acquire skills to code web scrapers, store data in desired formats, and employ the data professionally
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Web scraping is a powerful tool for extracting data from the web, but it can be daunting for those without a technical background. Designed for novices, this book will help you grasp the fundamentals of web scraping and Python programming, even if you have no prior experience. Adopting a practical, hands-on approach, this updated edition of Hands-On Web Scraping with Python uses real-world examples and exercises to explain key concepts. Starting with an introduction to web scraping fundamentals and Python programming, youll cover a range of scraping techniques, including requests, lxml, pyquery, Scrapy, and Beautiful Soup. Youll also get to grips with advanced topics such as secure web handling, web APIs, Selenium for web scraping, PDF extraction, regex, data analysis, EDA reports, visualization, and machine learning. This book emphasizes the importance of learning by doing. Each chapter integrates examples that demonstrate practical techniques and related skills. By the end of this book, youll be equipped with the skills to extract data from websites, a solid understanding of web scraping and Python programming, and the confidence to use these skills in your projects for analysis, visualization, and information discovery.

What you will learn

Master web scraping techniques to extract data from real-world websites
Implement popular web scraping libraries such as requests, lxml, Scrapy, and pyquery
Develop advanced skills in web scraping, APIs, PDF extraction, regex, and machine learning
Analyze and visualize data with Pandas and Plotly
Develop a practical portfolio to demonstrate your web scraping skills
Understand best practices and ethical concerns in web scraping and data extraction

Who this book is for

This book is for beginners who want to learn web scraping and data extraction using Python. No prior programming knowledge is required, but a basic understanding of web-related concepts such as websites, browsers, and HTML is assumed. If you enjoy learning by doing and want to build a portfolio of web scraping projects and delve into data-related studies and application, then this book is tailored for your needs.

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Work through practical examples to unlock the full potential of web scraping with Python and gain valuable insights from high-quality data

Key Features

Build an initial portfolio of web scraping projects with detailed explanations
Grasp Python programming fundamentals related to web scraping and data extraction
Acquire skills to code web scrapers, store data in desired formats, and employ the data professionally
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Web scraping is a powerful tool for extracting data from the web, but it can be daunting for those without a technical background. Designed for novices, this book will help you grasp the fundamentals of web scraping and Python programming, even if you have no prior experience. Adopting a practical, hands-on approach, this updated edition of Hands-On Web Scraping with Python uses real-world examples and exercises to explain key concepts. Starting with an introduction to web scraping fundamentals and Python programming, you’ll cover a range of scraping techniques, including requests, lxml, pyquery, Scrapy, and Beautiful Soup. You’ll also get to grips with advanced topics such as secure web handling, web APIs, Selenium for web scraping, PDF extraction, regex, data analysis, EDA reports, visualization, and machine learning. This book emphasizes the importance of learning by doing. Each chapter integrates examples that demonstrate practical techniques and related skills. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with the skills to extract data from websites, a solid understanding of web scraping and Python programming, and the confidence to use these skills in your projects for analysis, visualization, and information discovery.

What you will learn

Master web scraping techniques to extract data from real-world websites
Implement popular web scraping libraries such as requests, lxml, Scrapy, and pyquery
Develop advanced skills in web scraping, APIs, PDF extraction, regex, and machine learning
Analyze and visualize data with Pandas and Plotly
Develop a practical portfolio to demonstrate your web scraping skills
Understand best practices and ethical concerns in web scraping and data extraction

Hands-On Web Scraping with Python

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