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Glossary of Terms

This glossary defines key terms related to web scraping and ScrapeAutomate features.

TERMDEFINITION
APIA set of protocols for software applications to communicate with each other.
Proxy RotationThe use of multiple proxies to avoid IP bans by rotating the IP addresses.
JavaScript RenderingThe process of executing JavaScript code on a webpage to render dynamic content.
CAPTCHAA security feature that differentiates between human users and bots.
GeotargetingSimulating browsing from specific locations to access region-specific content.
ScraperA tool or script used to automatically extract data from websites.
Rate LimitingA restriction that limits the number of requests a user can make to a server.
API KeyA unique identifier used for authenticating requests to an API.