Best Web Scraping Methods in 2025?
Web scraping methods in 2025 has evolved with improved AI-based techniques, legal considerations, and more sophisticated anti-bot measures. The best methods depend on the website, data volume, and purpose. Here are the top approaches: 1. AI-Powered Web Scraping AI Models (e.g., GPT, Llama, Claude, Gemini) : Some AI models can process web data through API integrations. ML-Based Content Extraction : Using NLP models to extract relevant content from dynamic sites. Computer Vision (OCR + AI) : Extracting data from images, charts, and PDFs when text-based scraping fails. 2. Headless Browsers & Automation Frameworks Playwright (Best for Stealth & Automation) Selenium (Still used but slower than Playwright) Puppeteer (Best for Chromium-based browser automation) Browser Automation with AI : AI-enhanced human-like browsing to evade bot detection. 3. API Scraping & Reverse Engineering Official APIs : Always check if a public/private API is available. Re...