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Zeid Abughazaleh on Oct 30, 2026Use a proxy in Node.js through an Undici `ProxyAgent`, an Axios `proxy` object, or `undici.request()` with a dispatcher. Keep credentials outside source code, set a timeout, and validate the returned data. Test the observed exit IP before running the client against its intended destination.
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Zeid Abughazaleh on Dec 25, 2024TL;DR: MAP monitoring tracks advertised product prices against minimum advertised price rules across retailer sites and marketplaces.
Read postZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 20, 2024Choosing between Puppeteer vs Selenium should be a straightforward concept but there are various things to keep in mind before blindly picking one over the other. They are both well-known open-source tools that are mainly used for browser automation and testing. While Puppeteer is a newer addition to the programming world, it has gained appreciation from developers due to its useful features and great performance. Selenium on the other hand has existed since 2004 and remains an industry leader in automation and offering support for multiple programming languages and platforms. This article aims to compare Puppeteer vs Selenium by looking at their installation and general differences before answering the question of Puppeteer vs Selenium.
Read postZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 19, 2024Screen scraping extracts data from an interface after a browser, desktop application, or terminal presents it. Use it when JavaScript, interaction, or visual rendering creates values that direct HTTP responses do not expose. If HTML, JSON, or an approved API already contains the data, direct collection is usually simpler.
Read postZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 13, 2024Businesses often use data mining as a way to predict customer behavior, optimize marketing campaigns, and identify any bottlenecks. They generate massive amounts of data through daily transactions, customer experience interactions, and operational processes. However, only about 12% of this data is properly analyzed to create meaningful insights. Data mining closes this gap through algorithms and statistical methods that find the hidden patterns in larger datasets. Through a combination of machine learning, AI, and statistical analysis, businesses can turn the raw data into business intelligence. This article will explain data mining’s development, core methodologies, and practical applications. You will learn about essential tools and find ways to measure your mining projects’ success.
Read postZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 12, 2024Finding the best language for web scraping is a challenging task as there are many languages out there to choose from. Each language has its own level of difficulty, from Python to JavaScript to Ruby and even just Java. Picking the best language for web scraping can make or break your project’s success. As such, we will be exploring some key factors you should consider for what the best language for web scraping might be for you.
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Omar Rifai on Dec 9, 2024Secure Shell, or SSH, is a protocol that lets you securely connect to a remote device like a Raspberry Pi or Ubuntu server over a network. By using SSH, you can access the device’s terminal from your own computer. This is ideal for those who don’t have physical access to a device or want to manage it remotely.
Read postZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 6, 2024Choosing between a dedicated IP vs shared IP may seem straightforward but there are a few differences in how they work, what each is used for, and what makes them unique. For individuals or businesses, choosing between a dedicated IP vs shared IP comes with knowing what they are, when and where a dedicated IP is needed vs when a shared IP is useful, and keeping important factors in mind before making the decision.
Read postZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 4, 2024Ruby web scraping requests a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) with Ruby's Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) client, `Net::HTTP`. Nokogiri parses returned Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and searches it with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) selectors. Use Selenium only when JavaScript (JS) creates required content, then validate fields before saving comma-separated values (CSV).
Read postZeid Abughazaleh on Nov 29, 2024Learning to parse XML in Python is a good skill to have when working with structured data. XML is used for data storage and transfer because of its flexibility and readability. It comes in handy for extracting data from a website, processing configuration files, and analyzing large datasets. In this article, we will explain what XML is, understand the structure of it, and explore five different ways to parse XML in Python. With this guide, you will find more options to help you with your next project.
Read postOmar Rifai on Nov 26, 2024Passive OS fingerprinting estimates the network stack behind a connection by observing normal packet characteristics instead of actively probing the device. It can help a network operator classify traffic, diagnose unexpected intermediaries, or compare a connection with other signals. It cannot reliably reveal an exact OS version, identify a unique person, or prove that two matching connections came from the same device.
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