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Can I crawl any website?

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 20, 2024

When creating a web crawler, it is important to respect websites' permissions and crawl ethically. The Robots Exclusion Protocol and proper identification of the crawler are key factors. Legal risks can be avoided by obtaining explicit permission from website owners.

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