Course Name:
Data Alchemy: Mastering Web Scraping with Python
and BeautifulSoup
Course Objective:
This course aims to equip learners with the fundamental skills and
knowledge needed to perform web scraping using Python and the BeautifulSoup
library. Participants will gain hands-on experience in extracting, parsing, and
navigating HTML content to scrape data from various websites.
Topic1: Installation and Setup
Installation of Python and Package Management (Windows): A
comprehensive guide to installing Python and managing packages on Windows
machines, ensuring a smooth setup for web scraping projects.
Topic 2: Introduction to Web Scraping Libraries
Request Library in Python for Web Scraping: An exploration of the
requests library in Python, focusing on its role in making HTTP requests and
retrieving web page content.
Topic 3: HTML Parsing with BeautifulSoup
Parsing HTML Content using BeautifulSoup: A detailed walkthrough
of using BeautifulSoup to parse HTML, enabling participants to efficiently
navigate and extract information from web pages.
Topic 4: HTML Essentials
HTML Tags - Complete Guide: An in-depth exploration of HTML tags,
providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to identify
and work with different tags.
Topic 5: HTML Attributes
Attributes in HTML: A guide to HTML attributes, offering insights into
their role, types, and practical usage for precise data extraction in web scraping.
Topic 6: Navigating HTML Content
Navigable Strings in HTML for Beginners: An introduction to
navigable strings in HTML, empowering participants to effectively traverse and
manipulate HTML content.
Topic 7: HTML Comments
Comments in HTML: Understanding the significance of HTML
comments and leveraging this knowledge for improved comprehension and
extraction in web scraping.
Topic 8: BeautifulSoup Functions
Working of BeautifulSoup's find() Function: A detailed examination
of the find() function in BeautifulSoup, highlighting its utility in locating and
extracting specific elements within HTML content.
BeautifulSoup - findall() Function with Tags and Attributes: An
exploration of the findall() function, showcasing its versatility in extracting data
based on tags and attributes.
Topic 9 : Advanced Data Extraction
Beautiful Soup find_all() Methods with Regex: Leveraging
BeautifulSoup's find_all() methods with regular expressions for advanced and
flexible data extraction in web scraping.
Web Scraping with Beautiful Soup and Pandas - find_all() Methods:
Integrating BeautifulSoup with Pandas for enhanced data manipulation and
organization in web scraping projects.
Topic 10: Specialized Data Extraction Techniques
Extracting Data from Nested HTML Tags: Techniques and strategies
for navigating and extracting data from intricately nested HTML structures.
Topic 11: Practical Applications
Scraping a Table From a Website using BeautifulSoup: A hands-on
guide to scraping data from tables on websites, a common and crucial aspect of
web scraping.
Scraping Data from TATA IPL Auction: A real-world application
scenario, demonstrating how to extract data from TATA IPL auction websites.
Scraping Multiple Pages on Websites using BeautifulSoup: Strategies
and methodologies for scraping data from multiple pages on websites, ensuring
comprehensive data collection.
Topic 12: Specialized Case Study
Extracting Data from Airbnb Delhi: A focused case study on scraping
data from Airbnb listings in Delhi, providing practical insights into handling
specific scenarios.
Course Outcome:
By the end of the course, participants will:
Grasp Fundamental Concepts: Develop a strong foundation in
web scraping principles, comprehend HTML structure, and
understand the integral role of BeautifulSoup in the web scraping
process.
Master BeautifulSoup Functions: Gain proficiency in using
BeautifulSoup's find() and find_all() functions to pinpoint and
extract specific elements within HTML content.
Handle HTML Tags and Attributes: Learn to navigate and
extract information based on HTML tags and attributes, enhancing
precision in data extraction.
Parse Nested HTML: Acquire the skills to effectively navigate
and extract data from intricate, nested HTML structures.
Table Scraping Techniques: Explore methods for efficiently
scraping data from tables found on various websites.
Pandas Integration for Web Scraping: Learn how to seamlessly
integrate web scraping with the Pandas library, facilitating
organized and streamlined data manipulation.
Scraping Multiple Pages: Understand and implement strategies
for scraping data from multiple pages on a website, enabling
comprehensive data collection.
Real-world Application Scenarios: Apply web scraping skills to
practical scenarios, such as extracting data from sports auction
websites and real estate platforms, gaining valuable hands-on
experience.
Prerequisites:
Basic Python Proficiency: Participants should have a foundational
understanding of Python programming, encompassing variables,
loops, and functions.
Basic HTML Familiarity: While not mandatory, a basic
understanding of HTML structure and tags will be advantageous
for participants.
Installation Skills: Participants should be capable of setting up
Python and installing the necessary packages on their machines.
