The Website Scraping Manual

The Website Scraping Manual

Even without coding!

About the Book

Update August 2020: as some readers of my book published by Apress mentioned the initial chapters are out of date as the target website has changed. Now I feel the inner urge to get myself a sample website where you can freely work on the initial chapters and learn the basics. For this, I have the plan to create this basic website by the end of August 2020, and add chapters to this book which will use this example website as the target to teach you how to get started with scraping.

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This book is a manual on website scraping. My aim is to get you started -- even if you don't have any coding experience.

Topics I cover in this book:

  • How to approach website scraping in general?
  • How to scrape websites if you cannot code?
  • Scraping websites with Python and Java.

As I encounter new topics (you can suggest topics you're interested in) I'll add them to this book. This makes it really easy to keep you up-to-date.

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About the Author

Gábor László Hajba
Gábor László Hajba

Gábor László Hajba is a versatile Senior Software Developer at ProLion GmbH in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, specializing in Java and Python. With a deep commitment to crafting innovative solutions, Gábor not only excels in technical problem-solving but also takes pride in mentoring his colleagues, helping them grow in their professional journeys.

A published author, Gábor's book "Website Scraping with Python - Using BeautifulSoup and Scrapy", released by Apress in 2018, began as a LeanPub project in 2014, reflecting his passion for sharing knowledge and empowering developers across the globe.

In addition to his technical expertise, Gábor has embarked on a transformative coaching journey, focusing on burnout prevention and personal growth. His work as a mental trainer is dedicated to helping individuals unlock their potential, making meaningful changes in both personal and professional realms. Through his coaching practice, Gábor offers practical strategies for resilience and empowerment.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Gábor is a devoted husband and proud father of a spirited daughter and son. He also nurtures a keen interest in music, aspiring to master the bass guitar, a testament to his relentless pursuit of creativity and balance in life.

Gábor’s journey is a blend of technical mastery, coaching wisdom, and personal fulfillment, embodying his dedication to growth, both in his career and in the lives he touches.

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