Scrapy

At this level, individuals have a basic understanding of what Scrapy is and its uses. They are aware of the concept of web scraping and have a fundamental knowledge of Python programming language. However, they may not yet be able to use Scrapy for practical applications.

Novices can install Scrapy and create new projects. They understand the architecture of Scrapy and can use basic commands. They also know how to create Scrapy spiders and have a basic understanding of XPath and CSS selectors. However, their skills are still limited and they may need guidance for more complex tasks.

Intermediate users can use Scrapy shell for debugging and extract data using XPath and CSS selectors. They understand Scrapy Items and pipelines, and can store scraped data in different formats. They also know how to configure Scrapy settings. They can handle moderately complex tasks with some degree of independence.

Advanced users can handle login and session management, deal with AJAX requests, and use Scrapy middleware. They can handle CAPTCHAs and dynamic content, use proxies with Scrapy, and scrape websites with infinite scrolling. They can handle complex tasks and troubleshoot issues independently.

Experts have a deep understanding of Scrapy internals and can write custom middleware and extensions. They know advanced scraping techniques and can handle complex and large-scale scraping projects. They understand Scrapy's performance optimization techniques and can integrate Scrapy with other tools and services. They are also aware of ethical and legal aspects of web scraping.