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diff --git a/docs/using-flyscrape/development-mode.md b/docs/using-flyscrape/development-mode.md deleted file mode 100644 index b2da076..0000000 --- a/docs/using-flyscrape/development-mode.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,53 +0,0 @@ -# Development Mode - -Development Mode in flyscrape allows you to streamline the process of creating and fine-tuning your scraping scripts. With the `flyscrape dev` command, you can watch your scraping script for changes and see the results in real-time, making it easier to iterate and perfect your data extraction process during development. - -## The `flyscrape dev` Command - -The `flyscrape dev` command is a powerful tool that enhances your development workflow by automating the execution of your scraping script when changes are detected. This feature is incredibly useful for several reasons: - -1. **Immediate Feedback**: With Development Mode, you can make changes to your scraping script and instantly see the impact of those changes. There's no need to manually run the script after each modification. - -2. **Efficiency**: It eliminates the need to repeatedly run the `flyscrape run` command while you fine-tune your scraping logic. This boosts your efficiency and accelerates development. - -3. **Real-time Debugging**: If you encounter issues or unexpected behavior in your scraping script, you can quickly identify and fix problems with real-time feedback. - -## Using the `flyscrape dev` Command - -To activate Development Mode, use the `flyscrape dev` command followed by the name of your scraping script. For example: - -```bash -flyscrape dev my_scraping_script.js -``` - -This command will start watching your scraping script file (`my_scraping_script.js` in this case) for changes. Whenever you save changes to the script, flyscrape will automatically re-run it, allowing you to view the updated results in your terminal. - -## Tips for Development Mode - -Here are some tips to make the most of Development Mode: - -1. **Keep Your Editor Open**: Keep your code editor open and edit your scraping script as needed. When you save the changes, flyscrape will automatically pick them up. - -2. **Console Output**: Use `console.log()` statements within your scraping script to output debugging information to the console. This can be helpful for diagnosing issues. - -3. **Iterate and Experiment**: Take advantage of Development Mode to experiment with different data extraction queries and strategies. The rapid feedback loop makes it easy to iterate and find the right approach. - -## Example Workflow - -Here's an example of how a typical workflow might look in Development Mode: - -1. Create a new scraping script using `flyscrape new`. - -2. Use `flyscrape dev` to start watching the script. - -3. Edit the script, add data extraction logic, and save the changes. - -4. Observe the results in real-time in the terminal. - -5. If needed, make further changes and continue iterating until you achieve the desired data extraction results. - -Development Mode is an invaluable tool for scraping script development, enabling you to build and refine your scripts efficiently and effectively. - ---- - -This concludes the "Development Mode" section, which demonstrates how to use the `flyscrape dev` command to streamline your scraping script development process. Next, you can explore how to initiate scraping with the "Start scraping" section to gather data from websites. |