What is web scraping?

[AnnisHayma]

I’ve seen people mention web scraping for data collection, but I’m not fully sure what it means. Can someone explain what web scraping is and what it’s commonly used for?

 

[luca]

Web scraping is the process of automatically extracting data from websites using tools or scripts, and it's commonly used for things like market research, price tracking, SEO analysis, and large-scale data collection.

 

[Pedro]

Web scraping is the automated extraction of data from websites using tools or scripts. It is often used for research, analytics, pricing intelligence, or data aggregation, provided it complies with legal and site-specific rules.

 

[robbinhook]

Web scraping refers to data mining on websites by employing tools or software to retrieve data on websites automatically. It brings out data such as text or images, or prices in web pages, and stores it in an organized form to be analyzed, researched, or automated without breaking the site regulations and legal provisions.

 

[GaleGaytan]

Web scraping is the method of automatically retrieving data on the web sites through software or scripts. It is usually applied to collect data such as costs, feedbacks, or official information, yet it should be done in a cautious manner to avoid contravening terms of the Web site, privacy regulations, and other legal limitations.

 

[Helena]

Web scraping is the process of automatically collecting data from websites using software or scripts. It extracts information like text, prices, images, or links from web pages and stores it in a structured format for analysis or reuse.

 

[robbinhook]

It is the simple process of automatically extracting data from websites using software or scripts. It collects information such as text, images, or prices and stores it in a structured format. Web scraping is commonly used for research, data analysis, price comparison, and monitoring online content.