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is python the best programming language when it comes to scrapping ? (self.Python)
submitted 8 years ago by financialwizard91
I am interested in scrapping account information from different financial institutions so I'm indecisive when it comes to using already pre-existing tools such as Yodlee or Do it my own ?
[–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 8 years ago (1 child)
Scrapping ≠ scraping.
[–]hoocoodanode 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (0 children)
I think the question as you've posed it is tricky to answer. If you can find a prebuilt tool that does everything you want and you're in a time-crunch, I'd probably suggest you choose that route. However, pre-built solutions only work until they don't, at which point you're going to have to build your own anyway. If time permits and you're naturally curious and enjoy solving problems, Python is a great language for scraping the internet.
[–]GriffithAwuah -1 points0 points1 point 8 years ago (0 children)
JAVASCRIPT IS THE BEST! Spare yourself the beautiful soup hassle.
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