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Scraping all the Images from a Website using CSharp

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Dec 13, 2023

Learn how to scrape data and images from a website using C# and HtmlAgilityPack library. Extract data from a webpage, check HTTP status code, store data, and download images.

What is the difference between API and backend?

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: May 7, 2024

APIs enable applications to communicate through a common interface, while backends provide logic and data storage.

Is an API a database?

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: May 7, 2024

APIs enable communication between components while databases provide durable data storage. Understanding their differences is crucial for building effective systems.

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