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In the latest Develpreneur Podcast episode, hosts Rob and Michael explore data integration methods. Focus on scraping versus using APIs. They have experience in both realms. Dissect the challenges and advantages of each approach. Offer valuable insights for developers and data enthusiasts. Using Scraping for Data Integration What is scrapping? Scraping involves programmatically extracting data from web pages, mimicking human interaction with the user interface. Today, web scraping involves navigating HTML structures, identifying elements by their IDs, and extracting relevant information. Inconsistent IDs and Embedded Content Scraping challenges arise when pages lack consistent IDs or contain embedded content like iframes. On the other hand, APIs provide a structured means of accessing data, offering clear endpoints and formatted responses, typically in JSON or XML. Streamlining Scraping with Selenium IDE Rob underscores the importance of developers incorporating IDs into web page elements for easier scraping. He recommends using Scrapy and Selenium IDE. These are useful tools for scrapping interactions, which provide valuable insights into a page's scrapeability. Using APIs for Data Integration What are Apis? An API is a set of rules for software communication. It defines methods and data formats for requesting and exchanging information. APIs enable seamless integration between systems. They provide structured data access, clear endpoints, and formatted responses. Unlike scraping, APIs follow contractual agreements. This simplifies data retrieval and ensures consistency. Controlled Access and Security Michael highlights the advantages of APIs, emphasizing their controlled access and security features. Unlike scraping, which can be hindered by page changes and inconsistencies, APIs offer a reliable and secure way to access data, with built-in authentication and authorization mechanisms. Simplifying Data Retrieval API contracts define the expected behavior and data format for interacting with an API, making it easier for developers to integrate and consume data. By adhering to these contracts, developers can streamline the data retrieval process and avoid potential errors. Understanding Endpoints and Parameters Rob and Michael stress the importance of thoroughly understanding API documentation, which outlines endpoints, request parameters, authentication methods, and response formats. Clear documentation enables developers to effectively use APIs and integrate data into their applications. Exploring Alternative Data Source The Significance of RSS Feeds An RSS feed publishes frequently updated content. It uses the Really Simple Syndication format. Blog posts, news, and podcasts get published via RSS. Users subscribe to the website's RSS feed. New entries get aggregated into a single feed. Feed readers, browsers access the RSS feed. RSS Feeds contain a lot of relevant information RSS feeds offer easily parsed XML documents, simplifying data extraction compared to scraping or API integration. These feeds include metadata, content summaries, and links, enabling users to stay updated on preferred websites effortlessly. In conclusion, Rob and Michael recommend exploring scraping, API methods, and RSS feeds. Consider using tools like Scrapy and Selenium for scraping. Also, familiarize yourself with various APIs for data retrieval. These tips will provide you with a solid knowledge of scraping, APIs, and RSS feeds so developers can navigate data integration confidently and efficiently. Feedback and questions are welcome at info@develpreneur.com, and listeners are invited to connect with Develpreneur on YouTube for more insights and discussions. By focusing on mastering data integration, developers can unlock new possibilities and streamline their workflows. Additional Resources Restful API Testing With RestAssured Restful API Testing Using RestAssured RSS Reader And Promoter – A Product Walk Through Scrapy Selenium Behind the Scenes Podcast Video
In gesprek met Job van den Berg over het JOSF Selenium framework. Het verschil tussen Selenium IDE en Selenium Webdriver. Mobile testing met Appium en JOSF voor low-code platformen zoals Pega.
Průkopnický livestream s vyhlášenou soutěží - to byl první díl livestreamového formátu "Nainstalujem, vyzkoušíme a uvidíme", kde jsme se vrhli na vybraný nástroj, nainstalovali a vyzkoušeli. Dnes jsme podrobně prozkoumali Selenium IDE. Uvidíte jak se Selenium IDE používá a k čemu se hodí. Samozřejmě jsme naťukli další codeless tooly. Záznam můžete shlédnout na YouTube https://youtu.be/D1bivbHcxQ8 Líbí se vám naše práce a chcete nás podpořit? Staňte se našimi patrony ;-) https://www.patreon.com/teststack Zřídili jsme veřejný Slack pro #ProTest_cz komunitu https://protestcz.slack.com iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/cz/podcast/test-stack/id1344559184?l=cs&mt=2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rdpanek/ Twitter https://twitter.com/RDPanek LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/rdpanek #testStack #liveStream #protest_cz #seleniumIDE
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If you’re like me you would have thought that Selenium IDE was long dead and buried. And to be honest, I was glad to believe it was. But in this episode, Dave Haeffner will Test Talk about the rebirth of Selenium IDE and why it’s a good thing. Discover why Selenium IDE was resurrected and how it can help you. Listen up and learn about all of Selenium IDE’s improvements, and how they have made it better than it ever was before.
August 21, 2017 Follow @w3_radio on Twitter. Michael Schofield is @schoeyfield. Dave Gillhepsy is @yodasw16 Dan Sims is @danielgsims Headlines Google Search Console has started sending out notices to sites that have not yet migrated to HTTPS. CakePHP 3.5.0 was released, and it's ten users are really excited about it. After Firefox 55, Selenium IDE will no longer work Facebook is pushing a licensing model called “BSD + patents” in all their projects, including the wildly popular React. Related Squarespace says it’s removing ‘a group of sites’ as internet cracks down on hate speech Spotify removes ‘hate bands’ from its streaming library After Charlottesville, Mark Zuckerberg pledges to remove violent threats from Facebook Cloudflare reversed its long-held policy to remain content-neutral and booted The Daily Stormer
Hoje, trazemos um episódio sobre automatização de interface web com Selenium. Falamos o que é o Selenium e quais as vantagens em sua utilização. Para ilustrar, trazemos alguns demos sobre o Selenium IDE, como utilizar o Selenium webdriver em uma sessão interativa do Python e como escrever testes que utilizam o webdriver para testar um formulário em Flask. Este episódio foi gravado em uma live no YouTube, você pode assistir à `gravação `_ e ver os demos.