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Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages

Anna Kartasheva
This project is intended for people who want to collect data from any web pages. As part of the one-hour project, you will learn how to automate data collection as much as possible using the ready-made Web Scraper extension. To complete the project, we will look at the data types, collect them in a table and try to analyze what happened. This project is unique because it affects not only the technical aspects of data collection, but also the methodological, ethical and legal aspects of data collection.
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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides foundational knowledge in web data collection
Teaches how to extract data from web pages effectively
Covers aspects of data collection beyond technical aspects, including legal and ethical implications
Suitable for beginners with minimal technical background
Utilizes the Web Scraper extension for efficient data collection

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages with these activities:
Help peers with their questions
Helping others can strengthen your understanding of the concepts.
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  • Join a study group or online forum.
  • Answer questions and provide help to other members.
Follow expert tutorials on web scraping
Enhance skills by following guided tutorials from experienced web scraping practitioners.
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  • Identify reputable sources for web scraping tutorials.
  • Select tutorials that align with your learning goals.
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step.
Follow tutorials on web scraping
Watching tutorials is a low effort way to pick up more knowledge about web scraping.
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  • Search for tutorials on web scraping using a search engine.
  • Choose a tutorial that is appropriate for your skill level.
  • Follow the steps in the tutorial to learn how to scrape data from a website.
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Review Web Scraping Fundamentals
Review the basics of web scraping to enhance your understanding of how data is collected and parsed.
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  • Visit the Web Scraping Foundation tutorial
  • Follow along with the tutorial
  • Test your understanding by completing the exercises provided
Create a web scraping project
Start a project that will help you apply the concepts of data collection and web scraping you will learn in this course.
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  • Choose a website to scrape data from.
  • Install the Web Scraper extension in your browser.
  • Learn how to use the Web Scraper extension to collect data from the website.
  • Write a Python script to automate the data collection process.
Interactive data scraping exercises
Get hands-on practice with web scraping, solidifying the concepts learned in the course.
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  • Find a webpage with data you want to collect.
  • Use the Web Scraper extension to extract the data.
  • Save the extracted data to a file.
Collaboration with peers
Exchange ideas, troubleshoot issues, and gain diverse perspectives by collaborating with fellow learners.
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  • Connect with other students taking the course through online forums or social media.
  • Organize virtual or in-person study sessions.
  • Share resources, tips, and insights.
Practice web scraping using online exercises
Practice using web scraping tools and techniques through online exercises.
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  • Find online exercises that allow you to practice web scraping.
  • Complete the exercises to practice your web scraping skills.
Practice Web Scraping Techniques
Reinforce your web scraping skills by completing hands-on exercises and challenges.
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  • Find a website with data you're interested in
  • Use the Web Scraper extension to extract the data
  • Clean and organize the data in a spreadsheet or database
Join a study group or online forum
Joining a study group will allow you to collaborate with peers and get feedback on your work.
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  • Find a study group or online forum focused on web scraping to join.
  • Participate in discussions and ask questions to learn from others.
Contribute to an open-source web scraping project
Contributing to an open-source project can help you learn about web scraping and collaborate with others.
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  • Find an open-source web scraping project to contribute to.
  • Identify an issue or feature that you can work on.
  • Fix the issue or implement the feature.
Data analysis blog post
Deepen understanding of data analysis techniques by applying them to a real-world data set collected through web scraping.
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  • Choose a topic for your blog post.
  • Collect data from the web using the Web Scraper extension.
  • Analyze the data using data analysis techniques.
  • Write a blog post presenting your analysis.
Enter in a web scraping competition
Participating in a competition will allow you to test your skills and learn from others.
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  • Find a web scraping competition to enter.
  • Develop a web scraping solution to the competition problem.
  • Submit your solution to the competition.
Create a Web Scraping Project
Apply your web scraping skills to a real-world project, solidifying your understanding and expanding your portfolio.
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  • Identify a problem or opportunity that can be solved using web scraping
  • Design and implement a web scraping solution
  • Analyze and interpret the data you collect
Build a web scraping tool
Build a tool that can help you automate the data collection process.
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  • Design the tool.
  • Develop the tool.
  • Test the tool.
Contribute to the Web Scraping Community
Engage with the web scraping community by contributing to open-source projects and sharing your knowledge.
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  • Find an open-source web scraping project that interests you
  • Fix bugs or contribute new features to the project

Career center

Learners who complete Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Data Analyst
Data Analysts use structured data to uncover insights, trends, and patterns that organizations use to make strategic decisions. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can complement your foundational knowledge of data analysis by teaching you how to extract data from the web, an increasingly common and valuable source of data for organizations.
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Data Engineer
Data Engineers design, build, maintain, and manage the infrastructure and pipelines that collect, store, process, transform, and analyze data. This course can be particularly useful for Data Engineers who are responsible for collecting data from the web, as it provides a structured and efficient approach to data collection.
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Data Scientist
Data Scientists analyze and interpret data to uncover insights that organizations can use to make better decisions. This course can complement your foundational knowledge of data science by teaching you how to collect data from the web, a particularly valuable source of data for many organizations.
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Web Developer
Web Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining websites. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from websites, which can be valuable for web development projects that require data integration or analysis.
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Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from web sources, which can be valuable for software development projects that require data integration or analysis.
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Business Analyst
Business Analysts analyze business processes and data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from websites, which can be valuable for business analysis projects that require data integration or analysis.
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Information Architect
Information Architects design and organize information systems to make them easy to find and use. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract and organize data from websites, which can be valuable for information architecture projects.
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Data Archivist
Data Archivists are responsible for managing, preserving, and providing access to digital data. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract and preserve data from websites, which can be valuable for data archiving projects.
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Knowledge Manager
Knowledge Managers are responsible for creating, managing, and sharing knowledge within an organization. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract and organize data from websites, which can be valuable for knowledge management projects.
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Product Manager
Product Managers are responsible for defining, developing, and launching new products. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from websites, which can be valuable for product management projects that require data integration or analysis.
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Project Manager
Project Managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing projects. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from websites, which can be valuable for project management projects that require data integration or analysis.
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User Experience Designer
User Experience Designers are responsible for designing and evaluating user interfaces to make them easy to use and enjoyable. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from websites, which can be valuable for user experience design projects that require data integration or analysis.
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Business Intelligence Analyst
Business Intelligence Analysts are responsible for analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities that can improve business performance. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from websites, which can be valuable for business intelligence projects that require data integration or analysis.
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Sales Analyst
Sales Analysts are responsible for analyzing sales data to identify trends and opportunities. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from websites, which can be valuable for sales analysis projects that require data integration or analysis.
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Marketing Analyst
Marketing Analysts are responsible for analyzing marketing data to identify trends and opportunities. This course on Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages can be a useful addition to your skillset by teaching you how to efficiently extract data from websites, which can be valuable for marketing analysis projects that require data integration or analysis.
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We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Collecting and Parsing Data from Web Pages.
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Provides foundational knowledge in web data collection
Teaches how to extract data from web pages effectively
Covers aspects of data collection beyond technical aspects, including legal and ethical implications
Suitable for beginners with minimal technical background
Utilizes the Web Scraper extension for efficient data collection
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