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ScrapQuest - Learning Guide

Welcome to ScrapQuest! This guide will walk you through setting up and understanding the basics of this powerful web scraping tool. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, we've got you covered.

Introduction

ScrapQuest is designed to simplify the process of extracting data from websites. It's built using modern technologies like Next.js, TypeScript, and Puppeteer with Browserless, making it efficient and versatile.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this guide, you'll:

  • Understand how ScrapQuest works.
  • Set up ScrapQuest locally on your machine.
  • Gain insights into its architecture and components.
  • Feel confident in using ScrapQuest for your web scraping needs.

Technologies Used

Before diving into ScrapQuest, let's briefly go over the technologies involved:

  • Next.js: A React framework for building server-side rendered and static web applications.
  • Puppeteer: A Node.js library for controlling headless Chrome or Chromium, used for web scraping.
  • Browserless: A service providing headless browser instances for Puppeteer.
  • TypeScript: A statically typed superset of JavaScript for improved code quality and developer productivity.

Setting Up Locally

Follow these steps to set up ScrapQuest on your local machine:

Prerequisites

  • Make sure you have Node.js (version 18) installed. You can download it here.

Installation Steps

  1. Clone the ScrapQuest repository:

    git clone https://github.com/Abidsyed25/Quine-ScrapQuest.git

  2. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd quine-scrapquest

  3. Install dependencies:

    npm install

  4. Start the development server:

    npm run dev

  5. Open localhost:3000 in your browser.

Note: Due to limitations on the deployed version, it's recommended to set up the project locally for complete functionality.

Contributing to ScrapQuest

We welcome contributions from the community to improve ScrapQuest. Whether it's bug fixes, feature enhancements, or documentation improvements, your contributions are valuable.

Contribution Guidelines

Before contributing, please review our contribution guidelines for a smooth and collaborative process.

We appreciate your interest in making ScrapQuest even better!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully set up ScrapQuest and learned the basics of web scraping using this powerful tool. Feel free to explore further, experiment with different websites, and contribute to its development.