Glossary of Terms
This glossary defines key terms related to web scraping and ScrapeAutomate features.
TERM | DEFINITION |
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API | A set of protocols for software applications to communicate with each other. |
Proxy Rotation | The use of multiple proxies to avoid IP bans by rotating the IP addresses. |
JavaScript Rendering | The process of executing JavaScript code on a webpage to render dynamic content. |
CAPTCHA | A security feature that differentiates between human users and bots. |
Geotargeting | Simulating browsing from specific locations to access region-specific content. |
Scraper | A tool or script used to automatically extract data from websites. |
Rate Limiting | A restriction that limits the number of requests a user can make to a server. |
API Key | A unique identifier used for authenticating requests to an API. |