This type of code needs to run from a server for many practical reasons, but if you are in-doubt - Web scrapping is a borderline risky task that can get you banned from some sites, so you dont want to get your personal IP banned, user a virtual server for scrapping. We are working with an Ubuntu Virtual Server 20.04 from Digital Ocean. # Pre-RequisitesĪll these steps assume that you are already inside of a virtual server. To install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 20.04, you will need to take certain preparatory steps beforehand. Preparing to Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 20.04. These expensive stress testing SaaS applications, that charge an arm and a leg typically use this type of coding at some point in the back-end to simulate website traffic. By the end of this guide, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of Google Chrome right from your Ubuntu desktop. This type of coding is also generally used for performance testing, stress testing a website by simulating multiple instances of real-users visiting the site. Selenium uses a chrome browser and goes through the website like a normal person would, clicking on buttons and links.
Traditional scrapping does not work with dynamic sites that load content on the fly. Python and Selenium are really useful for scrapping JS based websites that load dynamically. This guide will show you how to set up an Ubuntu Virtual Private Server (VPS) for web scrapping with Selenium. # Install Chrome Browser and Chromedriver Ubuntu 20.04
