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Just how many web scraping tools do we need? It seems like every month there's a new web scraper on HN, is that really such a common task that we need dozens of
by brap 4y ago
Just how many web scraping tools do we need? It seems like every month there's a new web scraper on HN, is that really such a common task that we need dozens of tools?
- toxicFork 4y agoIf you don't need it don't use it.
- brap 4y agoI wasn't going to, still I think it's a fair question.
- vinceguidry 4y agoWasn't a fair question.
- cal85 4y agoRule of thumb: If your comment amounts to “I’m not interested in this”, consider not posting it, and just look at something else instead.
- brap 4y agoMy comment was very clearly asking why dozens of different web scrapers are needed.