by tpkahlon on 1/15/21, 2:03 AM with 3 comments
by pnwhyc on 1/16/21, 10:06 PM
However, there are caveats. 1. If the scraped website receives frequent updates to its html structure, you will need to update your scraper frequently. This can turn your codeitonceandforgetit side project into a monthly maintenance headache. 2. You are entirely dependent on that site. If they shut their doors, or start blocking bots, you have to find a workaround or shut down your project completely
Ultimately, I would recommend it as a means for quickly attracting users, or as automation for part of a larger project. Ensure that the value is > the maintenance.
by tpkahlon on 1/15/21, 2:05 AM