Hey everyone! I'm currently diving into web scraping with Python, and I've noticed that I often get hung up on the small, intricate details that I don't completely understand. I tend to spend a lot of time reading through documentation and looking at examples, which can really slow down my progress. I'm curious whether this approach of deeply understanding every detail is actually beneficial, or if I should focus more on finishing projects. How do you all manage to balance in-depth learning with making steady progress?
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It's pretty common to get stuck trying to understand every little detail when learning something new, but it's important to remember that you won't retain every macro or library syntax unless you're using them regularly. When you encounter something unfamiliar, it's okay to look it up and just grasp the basics before moving on. Over time, you'll refer to documentation less often as you get more comfortable.
I think your approach is great! It might take more time, but with so many developers taking shortcuts nowadays, having a solid understanding will help you adapt better in the long run. Why not use tools like AI to explain complex code or documentation as you're learning?
I've been trying to use AI tools, but sometimes I get lost in the explanations. It consumes a lot of time!
Consider whether web scraping is the best way to go about your project. It's often brittle and can be a hassle. Have you looked into whether APIs are available for what you're scraping? They usually provide cleaner and more reliable access to data.
Thanks for the tips! I struggle with that too, especially when I'm trying to figure out code snippets I find online.