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Sending HTTP Requests With Curlie: A better cURL

In this guide, we'll explore Curlie, a better cURL version. We'll start by defining what Curlie is and how it compares to cURL. We'll also go over a step-by-step guide on using and configuring Curlie to send HTTP requests.

How to Use cURL For Web Scraping

In this article, we'll go over a step-by-step guide on sending and configuring HTTP requests with cURL. We'll also explore advanced usages of cURL for web scraping, such as scraping dynamic pages and avoiding getting blocked.

Use Curl Impersonate to scrape as Chrome or Firefox

Learn how to prevent TLS fingerprinting by impersonating normal web browser configurations. We'll start by explaining what the Curl Impersonate is, how it works, how to install and use it. Finally, we'll explore using it with Python to avoid web scraping blocking.

FlareSolverr Guide: Bypass Cloudflare While Scraping

In this article, we'll explore the FlareSolverr tool and how to use it to get around Cloudflare while scraping. We'll start by explaining what FlareSolverr is, how it works, how to install and use it. Let's get started!

How to Handle Cookies in Web Scraping

Introduction to cookies in web scraping. What are they and how to take advantage of cookie process to authenticate or set website preferences.

How to Effectively Use User Agents for Web Scraping

In this article, we’ll take a look at the User-Agent header, what it is and how to use it in web scraping. We'll also generate and rotate user agents to avoid web scraping blocking.

How to Scrape in Another Language, Currency or Location

Localization allows for adapting websites content by changing language and currency. So, how do we scrape it? We'll take a look at the most common methods for changing language, currency and other locality details in web scraping.

How to Avoid Web Scraper IP Blocking?

How IP addresses are used in web scraping blocking. Understanding IP metadata and fingerprinting techniques to avoid web scraper blocks.

How Headers Are Used to Block Web Scrapers and How to Fix It

Introduction to web scraping headers - what do they mean, how to configure them in web scrapers and how to avoid being blocked.

Web Scraping Graphql with Python

Introduction to web scraping graphql powered websites. How to create graphql queries in python and what are some common challenges.

Web Scraping with Python

Introduction tutorial to web scraping with Python. How to collect and parse public data. Challenges, best practices and an example project.

Web Scraping With R Tutorial and Example Project

Introduction to web scraping with R language. How to handle http connections, parse html files, best practices, tips and an example project.

Web Scraping With Ruby

Introduction to web scraping with Ruby. How to handle http connections, parse html files for data, best practices, tips and an example project.

Web Scraping With NodeJS and Javascript

In this article we'll take a look at scraping using Javascript through NodeJS. We'll cover common web scraping libraries, frequently encountered challenges and wrap everything up by scraping etsy.com

Web Scraping With PHP 101

Introduction to web scraping with PHP. How to handle http connections, parse html files for data, best practices, tips and an example project.