Free Download Hands-On Web Scraping with Python: Extract quality data from the web using effective Python techniques by Anish Chapagain
English | October 6, 2023 | ISBN: 1837636214 | 324 pages | PDF | 10 Mb
Work through practical examples to unlock the full potential of web scraping with Python and gain valuable insights from high-quality data
Key FeaturesBuild an initial portfolio of web scraping projects with detailed explanationsGrasp Python programming fundamentals related to web scraping and data extractionAcquire skills to code web scrapers, store data in desired formats, and employ the data professionallyPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description
Web scraping is a powerful tool for extracting data from the web, but it can be daunting for those without a technical background. Designed for novices, this book will help you grasp the fundamentals of web scraping and Python programming, even if you have no prior experience.
Adopting a practical, hands-on approach, this updated edition of Hands-On Web Scraping with Python uses real-world examples and exercises to explain key concepts. Starting with an introduction to web scraping fundamentals and Python programming, you'll cover a range of scraping techniques, including requests, lxml, pyquery, Scrapy, and Beautiful Soup. You'll also get to grips with advanced topics such as secure web handling, web APIs, Selenium for web scraping, PDF extraction, regex, data analysis, EDA reports, visualization, and machine learning.
This book emphasizes the importance of learning by doing. Each chapter integrates examples that demonstrate practical techniques and related skills. By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with the skills to extract data from websites, a solid understanding of web scraping and Python programming, and the confidence to use these skills in your projects for analysis, visualization, and information discovery.
What you will learnMaster web scraping techniques to extract data from real-world websitesImplement popular web scraping libraries such as requests, lxml, Scrapy, and pyqueryDevelop advanced skills in web scraping, APIs, PDF extraction, regex, and machine learningAnalyze and visualize data with Pandas and DescriptionlyDevelop a practical portfolio to demonstrate your web scraping skillsUnderstand best practices and ethical concerns in web scraping and data extractionWho this book is for
This book is for beginners who want to learn web scraping and data extraction using Python. No prior programming knowledge is required, but a basic understanding of web-related concepts such as websites, browsers, and HTML is assumed. If you enjoy learning by doing and want to build a portfolio of web scraping projects and delve into data-related studies and application, then this book is tailored for your needs.
Table of ContentsWeb Scraping FundamentalsPython programming for Data and WebSearching and Processing Web DocumentsScraping Using PyQuery, a jQuery-Like Library for PythonScraping the Web with Scrapy and Beautiful SoupWorking with the Secure WebData Extraction Using Web APIsUsing Selenium to Scrape the WebUsing Regular Expressions and PDFsData Mining, Analysis, and VisualizationMachine Learning and Web ScrapingAfter Scraping - Next Steps and Data Analysis
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