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Easy Guide to Installing urllib in Python

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 6, 2024

The urllib module in Python allows you to open and read URLs. It is included in the Python standard library and works with Python 2.7.9+ and Python 3.4+. Import urllib.request to use it. Use urlopen() to make GET requests.

Downloading Files in Python with urllib

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 6, 2024

The urllib module in Python 3 provides functionality for downloading files. Learn how to use urllib to download and save files, handle redirects, and implement file downloads in Python.

urllib attribute error

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 6, 2024

The urllib module in Python provides functions for fetching data from the web. Common errors include attribute errors and invalid URLs. Handling redirects and errors is important.

Simplifying HTTP Requests in Python with urllib

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 3, 2024

The urllib module in Python provides tools for fetching data from the web. It allows making HTTP requests, handling responses, and constructing customized requests.

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