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“” - shadowNode77 - 19-03-2025
Dude, I feel you. Managing a web scraping proxy pool is such a headache. I’ve been using a tool called ProxyRack, and it’s been a lifesaver. They handle all the IP rotation and rate limiting for you.
For cleaning up dead proxies, I use a script that runs every 6 hours and removes any proxies that aren’t responding. It’s a bit of work, but it keeps things running smoothly.
And yeah, rate limiting is tricky. I’ve found that using a combination of random delays and rotating user agents helps a lot.
“” - shadowByte99 - 19-03-2025
Hey! I’ve been using a web scraping proxy pool for a while now, and I’ve found that using a service like Storm Proxies makes a huge difference. They handle all the IP rotation and rate limiting for you.
For cleaning up dead proxies, I use a script that runs every 4 hours and removes any proxies that aren’t responding. It’s a bit of work, but it keeps things running smoothly.
And yeah, rate limiting is a pain. I’ve found that using a combination of random delays and rotating user agents helps a lot.