E-commerce website scripting

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

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Usage
• Project Setup
• Assumptions
• Challenges Faced
• License
• Author

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.

Author

• LinkedIn - Miloš Nasković