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The document outlines a project on Web Scraping Automation aimed at improving data collection efficiency and accuracy for various applications such as market research and price monitoring. It discusses existing problems with manual data collection and proposes web scraping as a solution for comprehensive and real-time data access. The project includes technical requirements, deliverables, and potential applications across different sectors.

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ACROPOLIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND

RESEARCH

Department of Information Technology


Synopsis
On
Web Scraping

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview:
Project: Web Scraping Automation
Background: Extracting valuable insights from abundant web data is challenging,
requiring automation to streamline data collection.
Objectives: Automate data collection, improve data accuracy, enhance decision-
making.
Technical Stack: HTML, Python, CSS, JavaScript.
Project Scope: Identify data sources, inspect website structures, develop Python
scripts
(BeautifulSoup, Scrapy), implement data storage, handle anti-scraping measures,
ensure data quality, visualize insights (optional).
Deliverables: Web scraping scripts, data storage solutions, documentation,
visualizations.

1.2 Purpose:
Data Collection: For research, market analysis, and academic purposes.
Price Monitoring: Track competitors' pricing to adjust strategies.
Lead Generation: Gather contact info for sales and marketing.
News Aggregation: Compile articles from multiple sources.
2. LITERATURE SURVEY
2.1 Existing Problem :
Manual Data Collection: Collecting data manually is time-consuming, inefficient,
and prone to errors, especially when dealing with large datasets or frequently updated
information.

Limited Access to Data: Manual methods restrict users to gathering small amounts of
data from individual pages, resulting in incomplete datasets.

Inefficient Data Aggregation: Gathering data from multiple sources manually is slow
and leads to delays in decision-making processes.

2.2 Existing Approaches:

Manual Copying: Manually copying data from websites, which is slow and
unreliable.
APIs: Some websites provide APIs, but they often have data access limitations or
may not be available for all sites.
Outsourcing Data Collection: Hiring third-party services for data collection, which
can be costly and lacks flexibility.
2.2 Proposed Solution:
Web Scraping
Efficiency: It allows for fast and large-scale data collection without manual
intervention.
Comprehensive Data: It can gather complete datasets from multiple sources,
providing more thorough insights.
Real-time Data Access: Scraping tools can continuously update data, ensuring timely
and accurate information.
3. THEORETICAL ANALYSIS
3.1 Block Diagram :
3.2 Hardware and Software Designing:
Hardware Requirements:
1. Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent (for handling multiple requests)
2. RAM: 8 GB or more (for handling large datasets)
3. Storage: 256 GB SSD or more (for storing scraped data)
4. Network: Reliable internet connection (for sending HTTP requests)

Software Requirements:
Operating System:
1. Windows 10 or later
2. macOS High Sierra or later
3. Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.)

Programming Languages:

1. Python (most popular choice)

2. JavaScript (for browser-based scraping)


3. Ruby (for Ruby-based frameworks)

Web Scraping Frameworks/Libraries:

1. Scrapy (Python)

2. BeautifulSoup (Python)
3. Selenium (Python, JavaScript)
4. Puppeteer (JavaScript)
5. Octoparse (visual scraping tool)
4. APPLICATIONS

Applications of Web Scraping Automation:


Market Research: Competitor analysis, market trends, customer behavior, pricing.
E-commerce: Price comparison, product cataloging, inventory management, review
analysis.
Finance: Stock data, financial news, company profiles, risk assessment.
Real Estate: Property listings, pricing trends, rental yields, neighborhood analysis.

Travel: Hotel pricing, flight schedules, travel reviews, destination tips.

Web scraping empowers organizations to gather insights, automate tasks, and enhance
decision-making across various sectors, driving growth and innovation

REFERENCES: Udemy
Guided By: Group Members:
Prof. Monika Chaudhary Jatin Wadhwani (0827IT221070)
Jiya Patel (0827IT221072)
Divya Gupta (0827IT221046)
Divyanshu Pandey(0827IT221047)

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