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Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

763: Web Scraping + Reverse Engineering APIs

May 1, 2024
52:33
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Explore web scraping and reverse engineering APIs with Scott and Wes as they discuss tools, DOM manipulation, protected routes, authentication keys, and Amazon's issues. Plus, Wes shares his portable fridge dream and Sick Picks: KeyboardCleanTool and Yabai.
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Quick takeaways

  • Web scraping offers a versatile approach to extracting data from various websites, regardless of API accessibility.
  • Web scraping enables the aggregation of data from sources like social media and directories, overcoming API limitations.

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Overview of Web Scraping and Reverse Engineering API

The podcast episode delves into the world of web scraping and reverse engineering API, discussing the intricacies of gathering data from web pages and interacting with websites in unique ways. Emphasizing the tips, tricks, and tools necessary for creating web scrapers, the hosts share personal experiences and insights into the process.

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