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12 Criteria for Selecting the Best Language for Web Scraping

Zeid AbughazalehZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 12, 2024

Finding 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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How to Use SSH to Connect to a Linux Server

Omar RifaiOmar Rifai on Dec 9, 2024

Secure 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.

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Dedicated IP vs Shared IP: Differences and When To Use Them

Zeid AbughazalehZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 6, 2024

Choosing 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.

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How to Master Web Scraping With Ruby: A Beginner’s Guide

Zeid AbughazalehZeid Abughazaleh on Dec 4, 2024

We previously explored the many popular-choice programming languages available when considering a web scraping project but we have yet to explore how web scraping with Ruby can be done and its advantages. Whether you’re tracking competitor prices, gathering research data, or monitoring social media trends, web scraping with Ruby lets you collect and analyze web data at scale. Ready to automate your web data collection? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about web scraping with Ruby; from setting up your environment to building your first scraper and handling complex websites.

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How to Parse XML in Python

Zeid AbughazalehZeid Abughazaleh on Nov 29, 2024

Learning 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.

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Passive OS Fingerprinting (TCP/IP Fingerprint)

Omar RifaiOmar Rifai on Nov 26, 2024

Proxy providers and users go to great lengths to protect their privacy. This extends to every piece of information that could be used not just to identify themselves but also to the fact they’re using a proxy at all. Websites have a variety of tools at their disposal to track users across their site, including active measures like cookies — where the user agrees to download something onto their device — and more passive measures like browser fingerprinting — where a user’s data is derived from information they’re broadcasting rather than explicitly agreeing to share.

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Using cURL with Python

Zeid AbughazalehZeid Abughazaleh on Nov 22, 2024

If you have experience with Python or have been reading documentation related to the programming language, you may have come across the term cURL. Using cURL with Python is a method to transfer data through various internet protocols. This article will walk you through he different ways to use cURL with Python and how to write a script to implement it.

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Will HTTP/3 Kill Proxies? No. UDP over SOCKS Is Silly

Omar RifaiOmar Rifai on Nov 15, 2024

Around two years ago, rumors and anxieties started echoing around the proxy industry suggesting that the time of proxies was about to be at an end. At the time news about HTTP/3 and QUIC had started making the rounds. Many were nervous that, with the introduction of QUIC, proxies — which overwhelmingly use TCP connections — would be rendered useless.

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How to Test Proxies: 3 Easy Ways

Omar RifaiOmar Rifai on Oct 25, 2024

Many of us rely on proxies every day of our professional lives and others of us are just discovering the industry today. This article will explain to those of you less familiar with the topic how to test proxies in three quick and easy ways.

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