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Web scraping emerges as a solution for those looking to extract valuable information from public-facing websites, even when APIs are non-existent, such as on platforms like Amazon. By leveraging tools like Puppeteer, a headless browser, users can programmatically navigate through the digital landscape, capturing data that fuels their business decisions.
The internet is rife with opportunities, but one must tread carefully. Larger e-commerce sites typically frown upon heavy bot traffic, leading to the inevitable barring of IP addresses or the frustrating necessity of CAPTCHA verification. This poses a significant dilemma: how can one scrape data effectively without being detected?
The Role of Bright Data