/e-commerce-website-scripting

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E-commerce website scripting

This project uses Puppeteer and Node.js to automate and simulate the use of e-commerce platforms.

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Installation

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

git clone https://github.com/Nasko9/e-commerce-website-scripting
cd e-commerce-website-scripting
npm install

Project Setup

Before you begin, ensure you have the following environment variables set up in a .env file:

Usage

Here's a quick start guide:

npm start

Assumptions

During the development of this project, we assumed:

  1. Users have a basic understanding of Node.js and Puppeteer.
  2. The structure of the target website doesn't change frequently.

Challenges Faced

Throughout the development process, we encountered several challenges:

  • Dynamic Content: Dealing with AJAX-loaded content required implementing custom wait strategies.
  • CAPTCHAs and Rate Limits: Overcoming site protections involved using strategies like rotating user agents.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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