Four Programming Languages Creating a Complete Website Scraper Application


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After finishing these pages you will have a complete application which will work for either console or desktop platform. You will be utilizing three languages - C#,VB.Net and Java for creating this application. Each chapter covers a single language and either the desktop or console application coded in that language (Java does not natively allow a console application, so it includes only Desktop). For console program automation purposes, we will be using an Excel sheet and VBA coding. Using the desktop application allows for more flexibility in web page processing, with entry fields for beginning and ending text along with DIVs and other processing options. Enjoy this learning experience. This list includes some of the types/commands and the languages that use them WebResponse, WebRequest, HttpWebRequest, StreamReader (C#/VB) GetResponse, Regex.Replace, String.Replace, IndexOf (C#/VB) Substring, ReadLine, Trim, WriteLine (C#/VB) EndsWith, AddRange, ReadToEnd, Count (C#/VB) GetCommandLineArgs, GetResponseStream (VB) getText, endsWith, split, length, openConnection (Java) toString, BufferedReader, getSelectedIndex, replaceAll (Java) isEmpty, substring,indexOf, readLine, PrintWriter, write (Java) ActiveCell,Value,ChDir,Shell,Activate (VBA) Why would you want to work with the same program in multiple languages? A simple answer to this is "versatility." You may come across a need for Java where a .Net-based language just won't work. A perfect example of this is Windows versus Linux web hosting. If you have designed a .Net program and placed it on your site based on Windows, it will work beautifully. If you then change the hosting plan to Linux, the .Net program will not work without some tweaking or an interpreter. If that were written in Java, however, it would have moved over fine. Why would you want a web site text extraction program? Well, if you had a need to capture the main text from a few web pages, this would be too much trouble. If you are migrating a web site designed in ASP.NET into another format, maybe a CMS, this approach can be quite useful. If you have 1,000 pages in the site and all are similarly structured, it may take a week for a single person to manually copy and paste the body text from these pages. Using the automated approach, with a pause between each page for accuracy purposes, approximately 700 pages per hour can be processed. That equates to a tremendous labor savings.




Innovative Data Communication Technologies and Application


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This book presents the latest research in the fields of computational intelligence, ubiquitous computing models, communication intelligence, communication security, machine learning, informatics, mobile computing, cloud computing and big data analytics. The best selected papers, presented at the International Conference on Innovative Data Communication Technologies and Application (ICIDCA 2020), are included in the book. The book focuses on the theory, design, analysis, implementation and applications of distributed systems and networks.




Case Study Research in the Digital Age


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Case Study Research in the Digital Age is an in-depth exploration of the case study method as applied to social media, algorithms, digital networks, artificial intelligence, and online life. By applying and adapting case study theory to digital phenomena, Case Study Research in the Digital Age argues for a fundamental change to the unit of analysis in case study research: the entity. It uses this change as a jumping off point for an overview of case study work as applied to a variety of digital phenomena, including online discussions, social media communities, and artificial intelligence. Written in an accessible way, this book presents a rigorous theoretical discussion of the very definitions of a case study while providing guidance on case study definitions, research design, data collection, analysis, ethics, and case reporting. Case Study Research in the Digital Age can be used by a wide array of scholars, from novice to seasoned case study researchers, as well as a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to anthropology, communication, education, history, information science, psychology, and sociology.




Computer Science in Sport


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Web Scraping with Python


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Learn web scraping and crawling techniques to access unlimited data from any web source in any format. With this practical guide, you’ll learn how to use Python scripts and web APIs to gather and process data from thousands—or even millions—of web pages at once. Ideal for programmers, security professionals, and web administrators familiar with Python, this book not only teaches basic web scraping mechanics, but also delves into more advanced topics, such as analyzing raw data or using scrapers for frontend website testing. Code samples are available to help you understand the concepts in practice. Learn how to parse complicated HTML pages Traverse multiple pages and sites Get a general overview of APIs and how they work Learn several methods for storing the data you scrape Download, read, and extract data from documents Use tools and techniques to clean badly formatted data Read and write natural languages Crawl through forms and logins Understand how to scrape JavaScript Learn image processing and text recognition




Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning


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The book presents a collection of peer-reviewed articles from the International Conference on Advances and Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - ICAAAIML 2020. The book covers research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning applications in healthcare, agriculture, business, and security. This volume contains research papers from academicians, researchers as well as students. There are also papers on core concepts of computer networks, intelligent system design and deployment, real-time systems, wireless sensor networks, sensors and sensor nodes, software engineering, and image processing. This book will be a valuable resource for students, academics, and practitioners in the industry working on AI applications.




RASPBERRY PI 4 FOR BEGINNERS


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Tech Novice's Guide to Single-Board Computing: Learn, Build, Explore Get ready to dive into the cool world of Raspberry Pi 4 with our super easy guide made just for beginners! This tiny computer has big potential, and we're here to show you how to unlock all its awesomeness. Whether you're a total tech newbie, a hobbyist, or someone just starting out with coding, this book “Raspberry Pi 4 for Beginners” is your ticket to unleashing the full power of the Raspberry Pi 4. Why This Book is Awesome for You: Discover the amazing Raspberry Pi 4 and learn how to turn it into a super cool gadget. We'll walk you through each step, making sure you get the hang of it even if you've never tried anything like this before. This guide is all about making Raspberry Pi fun and exciting for everyone. Who Needs This Book: Newbies: If you're new to all this Raspberry Pi stuff, we're here to make it simple and fun for you. Fun Lovers: For those who want to do cool projects, we've got you covered with exciting stuff like smart home tricks, coding, and more. Students & Teachers: This is a cool book for learning in school or just on your own – it's all about making things with Raspberry Pi. What's Cool About This Guide: Easy Projects: Try out hands-on projects like checking the weather, making your home smart, and even hosting your own website – all with the Raspberry Pi 4. Easy Coding: Learn easy coding stuff like Python and try out some cool coding projects that go beyond the Raspberry Pi. Ready for Some Pi Fun? Dive In Now! Open up the Raspberry Pi 4 and let's make some magic happen. With our guide, you won't just set up your Raspberry Pi – you'll also have a blast with coding, electronics, and doing awesome DIY projects. Don't Wait – Your Raspberry Pi Adventure Starts Now!




LiveCode Mobile Development: Beginner's Guide - Second Edition


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The ideal reader for this book would be someone who already knows LiveCode, is interested in creating mobile apps, and wants to save the many hours it took for me to track down all of the information on how to get started! Chapter 1, LiveCode Fundamentals, will help those of you who know programming but are not familiar with LiveCode. The knowledge you've acquired should be enough for you to benefit from the remainder of the book.




Webbots, Spiders, and Screen Scrapers, 2nd Edition


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There's a wealth of data online, but sorting and gathering it by hand can be tedious and time consuming. Rather than click through page after endless page, why not let bots do the work for you? Webbots, Spiders, and Screen Scrapers will show you how to create simple programs with PHP/CURL to mine, parse, and archive online data to help you make informed decisions. Michael Schrenk, a highly regarded webbot developer, teaches you how to develop fault-tolerant designs, how best to launch and schedule the work of your bots, and how to create Internet agents that: –Send email or SMS notifications to alert you to new information quickly –Search different data sources and combine the results on one page, making the data easier to interpret and analyze –Automate purchases, auction bids, and other online activities to save time Sample projects for automating tasks like price monitoring and news aggregation will show you how to put the concepts you learn into practice. This second edition of Webbots, Spiders, and Screen Scrapers includes tricks for dealing with sites that are resistant to crawling and scraping, writing stealthy webbots that mimic human search behavior, and using regular expressions to harvest specific data. As you discover the possibilities of web scraping, you'll see how webbots can save you precious time and give you much greater control over the data available on the Web.




Statistical Modeling in Machine Learning


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Statistical Modeling in Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications presents the basic concepts and roles of statistics, exploratory data analysis and machine learning. The various aspects of Machine Learning are discussed along with basics of statistics. Concepts are presented with simple examples and graphical representation for better understanding of techniques. This book takes a holistic approach – putting key concepts together with an in-depth treatise on multi-disciplinary applications of machine learning. New case studies and research problem statements are discussed, which will help researchers in their application areas based on the concepts of statistics and machine learning. Statistical Modeling in Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications will help statisticians, machine learning practitioners and programmers solving various tasks such as classification, regression, clustering, forecasting, recommending and more. - Provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in statistical concepts applied to Machine Learning with the help of real-life problems, applications and tutorials - Presents a step-by-step approach from fundamentals to advanced techniques - Includes Case Studies with both successful and unsuccessful applications of Machine Learning to understand challenges in its implementation, along with worked examples