Intro to Web Scraping: Automating Data Extraction Without Coding
I attended the workshop “Intro to Web Scraping: Automating Data Extraction Without Coding” Which focused on efficient methods for collecting structured data from websites using no-code tools. The session introduced WebScraper.io, a browser-based tool that allows users to automate data extraction without programming. Through demonstrations, I learned how to build sitemaps, configure selectors, and set up pagination to scrape data across multiple pages from sources such as Wikipedia and online forums. The workshop also covered important legal and ethical considerations related to web scraping. This session strengthened my understanding of automated data collection techniques and how web scraping tools can support research, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.