DataGuru Blog
Guides, tutorials, and updates on web scraping, data extraction, and building with the DataGuru API.
Latest Software Innovations in 2025
Explore the groundbreaking software innovations of 2025, from AI-powered smart glasses to revolutionary game development platforms and cutting-edge cybersecurity advancements.
May 9, 2025 2532
What is a Proxy? Understanding Its Uses, Benefits, and Risks
A proxy server hides your IP address and helps you access restricted content while improving online privacy
May 8, 2025 2254
Mastering Software: A Student’s Superpower
Mastering software basics empowers students to succeed academically, boost productivity, and thrive in a digital future.
May 7, 2025 909
Data Security and Privacy Solutions for the Digital Age
In the digital age, securing sensitive data and ensuring privacy is crucial. Effective solutions like encryption, multi-factor authentication, and data anonymization are key to protecting data from cyber threats.
May 6, 2025 847
Forward Proxy vs. Reverse Proxy
A technical yet beginner-friendly guide comparing forward and reverse proxies with real-world use cases and benefits.
May 5, 2025 1083
Running Inference on a LoRA Fine-Tuned DeepSeek 8B Model (4-bit Quantized)
This guide shows how to run inference on a LoRA fine-tuned DeepSeek 8B model using 4-bit quantization for efficient performance on modest GPUs. Learn how to load the base model, apply your trained LoRA adapter, and generate responses interactively—perfect for local testing, prototyping, or building lightweight AI tools.
May 5, 2025 2798
Tune DeepSeek Models Efficiently: LoRA + 4-Bit Guide for <10B Models
Learn how to fine-tune DeepSeek 8B models efficiently using LoRA and 4-bit quantization on Google Colab or any 30GB GPU. This step-by-step guide walks you through model loading, dataset preparation, training setup, and advanced optimization techniques—enabling scalable, low-cost customization with parameter-efficient methods.
May 2, 2025 2538
Extracting PDFs with Scrapy and Implementing Date Tracking
Discover how to build a Scrapy spider to download PDFs from a website, implement date tracking to resume interrupted scraping sessions, and configure the Files Pipeline for efficient file storage. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions, code explanations, and tips for handling dynamic date extraction and error management.
April 25, 2025 2294
How I Extracted Product Data from Daraz Using Scrapy
Learn how I built a Scrapy spider to extract product data from Daraz, including names, prices, stock status, and URLs. This step-by-step guide covers handling AJAX and JSON, Perfect for beginners.
April 23, 2025 2721
The Power of Automation
Automation powered by machine learning is transforming the way data is managed, improving efficiency, reducing errors, and saving valuable time.
March 27, 2025 1084
Scraping E-commerce Websites Without Getting Blocked
Would you like help implementing these techniques in Python? Let us know!
March 26, 2025 1084
Ethical Web Scraping
Understanding the legal and ethical considerations of web scraping while ensuring responsible and compliant data collection
March 21, 2025 2447