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Scalable Web Scraper

September 15, 20237 min read
Scalable Web Scraper

A high-performance web scraping solution built with Node.js and Playwright. Capable of handling large-scale data collection tasks, with features like proxy rotation, data cleaning, and export to various formats.

Project Overview

The Scalable Web Scraper is a powerful tool that allows users to collect data from the web at scale, with features like proxy rotation, data cleaning, and export to various formats.

Technical Implementation

The application is built with Node.js and Playwright, providing a fast and efficient scraping engine. Proxy rotation is implemented to ensure that the scraper can handle large-scale data collection tasks without being blocked by websites. Data cleaning and export functionality is also included to ensure that the collected data is accurate and usable.

Technologies Used

Node.jsPlaywrightAWSDockerPostgreSQL

Key Features

  • Proxy rotation
  • Data cleaning
  • Export to various formats
  • Scalable and efficient

Challenges and Solutions

One of the main challenges was ensuring that the scraper could handle large-scale data collection tasks without being blocked by websites. We overcame this by implementing proxy rotation and rate limiting techniques.

Outcome and Impact

The Scalable Web Scraper has been used to collect data for a variety of projects, including market research, competitive analysis, and lead generation. It has proven to be a valuable tool for businesses looking to gain insights from the web at scale.