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The
Puppeteer Web Scraping
Playbook

Your guide to becoming a Puppeteer Web Scraping Pro!

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Web Scraping For Beginners Series

Part 1: How To Build Your First Scraper

In Part 1 of the series, we go over the basics of how to build a scraper using Node.js Puppeteer.

Part 2: Cleaning Dirty Data & Dealing With Edge Cases

In Part 2 of the series, we're going to show you how to make your scraper more robust and reliable.

Part 3: Storing Data in AWS S3, MySQL & Postgres DBs

In Part 3 of the series, we'll explore several different ways we can store the data and talk about their pros, and cons and in which situations you would use them.

Part 4: Retries and Concurrency

In Part 4 of the series, we'll enhance our scraper's reliability and scalability by handling failed requests and utilizing concurrency.

Part 5: Using Fake User-Agents and Browser Headers

In Part 5 of the series, we'll learn how to create a production-ready scraper by simulating real users through user-agent and browser header manipulation.

Part 6: Using Proxies To Avoid Getting Blocked

In Part 6 of the series, we'll explore how to use proxies to bypass anti-bot systems by hiding your real IP address and location.

Puppeteer Introduction

The NodeJS Puppeteer Guide

In this guide, we show you how to use Puppeteer, a Node.js library that offers a high-level, user-friendly API for automating tasks and interacting with dynamic web pages.

How To Optimize Puppeteer for Web Scraping

In this guide, we show you how to optimize Puppeteer for web scraping, incorporating efficient configurations, best practices, and strategic implementation.

How to Scrape With Puppeteer Series

How to Scrape Google Search With Puppeteer

In this guide, we'll take you through how to scrape Google search results using Puppeteer

How to Scrape Reddit With Puppeteer

In this guide, we'll take you through how to scrape Reddit using Puppeteer

How to Scrape Amazon With Puppeteer

In this guide, we'll take you through how to scrape Amazon using Puppeteer

How to Scrape TrustPilot With Puppeteer

In this guide, we'll take you through how to scrape TrustPilot using Puppeteer

How to Scrape G2 With Puppeteer

In this guide, we'll take you through how to scrape G2 using Puppeteer

How to Scrape Pinterest With Puppeteer

In this guide, we'll take you through how to scrape Pinterest using Puppeteer

Extracting & Parsing Data

Puppeteer Guide - How to Find Elements by CSS Selectors with Puppeteer

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the art of finding elements using CSS selectors with Puppeteer.

Puppeteer Guide - How To Find Elements by XPath

In this guide, we'll explore how to precisely locate and interact with DOM elements using XPath in Puppeteer.

Puppeteer Guide - How to Capture Background XHR Requests

Blocking unnecessary resources, such as images, can enhance test performance by speeding up page loading and minimizing data usage.

Puppeteer Guide - Waiting For Page or Element To Load

Managing the timing differences between script execution and the varying speeds at which web pages load is crucial. In this Puppeteer guide, we focus on the nuanced strategies of waiting for pages or elements to load.

Puppeteer Guide - How To Take Screenshots

In this guide, we will explore how to capture web page screenshots efficiently using Puppeteer.

Customizing Puppeteer

Puppeteer Guide - How to Block Images and Resources using Puppeteer

In this guide, we'll cover the essential steps to selectively block the loading of images and other resources using Puppeteer.

Puppeteer Guide - Downloading A File

In this guide, we'll delve into various methods for downloading files from websites using Puppeteer.

Puppeteer Environments

Puppeteer Guide - Run Using Jupyter Notebook

Jupyter Notebook allows you to run code in an interactive environment that combines code execution, rich text, equations, visualizations, and more. This guide will walk through how to set up and utilize Puppeteer within a Jupyter Notebook.

Navigation & Logging In

Puppeteer Guide - Logging Into Websites With NodeJS Puppeteer

In this guide, we walk through how to login to websites with NodeJS Puppeteer. Including, dealing with anti-bots and CAPTCHAs.

Puppeteer Guide - How to Scroll Pages

The ability to scroll pages is an important skill to learn when using Puppeteer. In this article you will learn a variety of ways to scroll pages in Puppeteer and how to use them.

Puppeteer Guide - Submitting A Form

In this guide, we'll cover various form input types and capturing responses after form submission using Puppeteer.

Managing Cookies & Sessions

Puppeteer Guide - Managing Cookies

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of cookie management in Puppeteer, emphasizing its effectiveness in the domains of automation and web scraping.

Avoiding Bans & Anti-Bots With Puppeteer

Using Proxies With NodeJS Puppeteer

In this guide, we walk through how to use proxies with NodeJS Puppeteer.

Bypass CAPTCHAs With Puppeteer

In this article, we're going to explore the techniques to bypass CAPTCHAs during web scraping.

Using Fake User Agents

User agents play a pivotal role in shaping the interaction between browsers and websites and allows developers to emulate different browsers and devices seamlessly. This guide will explore various methods to change the user-agent with Puppeteer.

Puppeteer Real Browser Guide

In this guide, we will walk you through using Puppeteer Real Browser, which is designed to help you overcome bot detection and CAPTCHA challenges in web scraping.

How To Make Puppeteer Undetectable

In this guide, we’ll explore how to overcome this limitation by making adjustments and applying patches to render Puppeteer undetectable to bot detectors.

Bypassing Anti-Bots

Puppeteer Guide - How to Bypass Cloudflare with Puppeteer

In this article, we'll explore how Puppeteer can be utilized to bypass Cloudflare's security defenses.

Puppeteer Guide - How to Bypass DataDome with Puppeteer

In this article, we'll explore how Puppeteer can be utilized to bypass DataDome's security defenses.

Puppeteer Guide - How to Bypass PerimeterX with Puppeteer

In this article, we'll explore how Puppeteer can be utilized to bypass PerimeterX's security defenses.

Puppeteer Plugins

What is Puppeteer Extra - A Web Scrapers Guide

In this guide, we show you how to use Puppeteer Extra and its plugins, including the best plugins for web scraping, debugging, and other valuable purposes, as well as advanced integrations.

Puppeteer-Extra-Stealth Guide - Bypass Anti-Bots With Ease

In this guide, we will introduce the Puppeteer-Extra-Stealth Plugin, helps users bypass bot-detection systems.

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