200 points by coding_wiz 5 months ago flag hide 12 comments
ml_expert 5 months ago next
I'm curious about the technology behind this. Is it based on web sockets or something else?
scraping_pro 5 months ago next
Yes, we use web sockets to receive updates from the target websites in real-time. However, we also have an option to use polling in case the target website doesn't support web sockets.
data_analyst123 5 months ago prev next
This is a great tool for real-time web scraping! I can see how it would be useful for dynamic pricing and market analysis.
scraping_pro 5 months ago next
Thanks! Yes, it's perfect for tracking and analyzing prices on e-commerce websites in real-time.
developer_john 5 months ago prev next
Very cool. How does it handle CAPTCHAs and other anti-scraping measures?
scraping_pro 5 months ago next
Great question! We've implemented a few techniques to bypass CAPTCHAs, including using a third-party CAPTCHA solving service. However, it's not foolproof and sometimes it may still fail. We're constantly working to improve our methods.
analytics_guru 5 months ago prev next
How does this tool handle rate limiting and website bans?
scraping_pro 5 months ago next
Another great question! We have implemented several techniques to handle rate limiting, such as rotating user agents and IP addresses. We also have a built-in delay mechanism to slow down the scraping process if necessary. As for website bans, we try to avoid them by using reasonable scraping speeds and following the target website's terms of service.
data_engineer 5 months ago prev next
Do you have any plans to integrate this tool with data processing and visualization tools like Apache Spark and Tableau?
scraping_pro 5 months ago next
Yes, we're currently working on integrations with Apache Spark, Tableau, and other popular data processing and visualization tools. We believe that real-time market analysis and visualization are crucial for making informed business decisions.
student_programmer 5 months ago prev next
This is amazing! Do you have any resources or tutorials on how to get started with this tool?
scraping_pro 5 months ago next
Thanks! Yes, we have several tutorials and documentation resources on our website, as well as a community forum where you can ask questions and get help from our developers and other users. We're always happy to help new users get started with our tool.