Krzysztof Zabłocki • 1/15/2015

Simple way to scrape web with Ruby

Read Original

This technical article details a method for web scraping using Ruby. The author explains how to bypass the lack of an official MyFitnessPal API by using the Mechanize gem to log in, handle cookies, and programmatically extract JSON data for weight and nutrition reports. It includes code examples for authentication, data retrieval, and basic data analysis, making it a practical guide for programmers interested in web scraping techniques.

0 comments
#api #data extraction #ruby
Simple way to scrape web with Ruby

Comments

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts!

Browser Extension

Get instant access to AllDevBlogs from your browser

Top of the Week

1
React, useEffect, and Stale Closures: How to Avoid Them with Dependencies and useRef
Jivbcoop • 4 votes
2
Better react-hook-form Smart Form Components
Maarten Hus • 2 votes
3
AGI, ASI, A*I – Do we have all we need to get there?
John D. Cook • 1 votes
4
Quoting Thariq Shihipar
Simon Willison • 1 votes
5
Dew Drop – January 15, 2026 (#4583)
Alvin Ashcraft • 1 votes
6
Using Browser Apis In React Practical Guide
Jivbcoop • 1 votes