Hey! Using proxy with Scrapy is def a game-changer, but yeah, it’s not without its challenges. I’ve found that using a proxy manager like ProxyMesh makes life so much easier. They handle all the rotation and filtering for you, so you can focus on the scrape.
Another tip: use a custom middleware to handle retries. Sometimes a request will fail just because the proxy timed out, and retrying with a different IP can save the day.
Also, don’t forget to check your logs regularly. They can give you a lot of insight into what’s working and what’s not.
Another tip: use a custom middleware to handle retries. Sometimes a request will fail just because the proxy timed out, and retrying with a different IP can save the day.
Also, don’t forget to check your logs regularly. They can give you a lot of insight into what’s working and what’s not.