A Glimpse into Web Scraping
Requirements
- basics of python
Description
In this course, we have a look into the world of scrapping. We get introduced to data scrapping, why is this important. How is it done. What is web scrapping. How can we perform web scrapping, using python as a programming language.
We then see implementation in form of two case studies one to scrape a website for web element information, and another a news website.
Who this course is for:
- anyone with interest in web scraping
Instructor
I am a seeker, and i seek knowledge and experiences in varied forms. I have donned many hats as a product/project manager, presales team, support team, technical writing team, marketing team, and also managing the IP, for solutions on open source tools. I have developed various solutions for clients to help them assist in the testing activities when so one solution helped. And I am a polyglot.
Currently I am acting as a coach, writer, speaker and owner at 5 Elements Learning where I collaborate and work with many learning enthusiasts and mentors around the globe. An avid learner, I likes to keep myself updated to latest trends and technologies by attending conferences and workshops, and life has been kind enough to provide me with such experiences.
I am a firm believer in larger good, and likes to live by example. I volunteer my time for organization eVidyaloka, a virtual way to reach out kids who don't have access to education. I am also a life time member for Jabarkhet forest reserve, and People for animals.