Web Scraping APIs for Data Science 2021 | PostgreSQL+Excel

Learn Web Scraping and Data Mining with this comprehensive course! This program guides you from the fundamentals to advanced techniques, empowering you to extract valuable data from websites.

What you'll learn:

• API Data Scraping: Discover how to efficiently gather data directly from website APIs, when available.
• Beginner-Friendly Projects: Start with a foundational project to build your skills and understanding.
• Practical Data Extraction: Dive into two distinct projects, applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Advanced Data Merging & Database Integration: Master the process of creating large datasets (up to 10,000 results!), merging multiple dataframes, and storing them in an Excel file.
• PostgreSQL Database Management: Learn to output your scraped data into a PostgreSQL database and execute custom SQL queries.
• Data Storage: Effectively save your extracted data in Excel format for easy analysis and reporting.

Course Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of Python Programming. No advanced expertise is needed.
• A strong interest in Web Scraping and Data Mining.
• Commitment to dedicating time to learning and practicing.

What you'll gain:

• The ability to scrape data from websites and APIs.
• Experience in building your own datasets.
• Access to comprehensive course resources for ongoing reference.
• Supportive community through the Q&A forum – get your questions answered by the instructor and fellow students.

Important Disclaimer: This course is for educational purposes only. Ethical web scraping is paramount. Always respect website terms of service and avoid overloading servers. Remember: Do not harm a website when scraping.