Web Scraping: Another Block In The Wall | OxyCast #2

Our freshly-baked podcast OxyCast is moving forward with a brand new episode on the most common scraping challenges.

If you’ve ever tried web scraping, you should be aware of the blocking issue. It’s a common challenge, especially if you gather public data on a large scale without a decent knowledge of using resources wisely. This is why we decided to cover this topic and share our knowledge and tips & tricks on how to avoid getting blocked. 

Watch the latest episode of OxyCast:

For your convenience, the second episode of OxyCast is also available on the most popular platforms, such as:

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

• SoundCloud

Now, let’s take a closer look at what we discussed during the second episode and why it’s worth your attention.

Scraping, parsing, crawling – synonyms or completely different meanings?

These definitions might sound similar. However, there are some key differences between them, even if these three terms are closely intertwined. It’s important to define each term because it can be confusing to clearly understand the data gathering process. This episode will clarify the meanings of scraping, parsing, and crawling.