This book will show you how to create simple programs with PHP/CURL to mine, parse, and archive online data to help you make informed decisions. Michael SChrenk, a highly regarded webbot developer, teaches you how to develop fault-teolrant designs, how best to launch and schedule the work of your bots, and how to create internet agents that:
- Send email or SMS notifications to alert you to new information quickly.
- Search different data sources and combine the results on one page, making the data easier to interpret and analyze.
- Automate purchases, auction bids, and other online activities to save time.
About the author:
Michael Schrenk has developed webbots for over 15 years, working just about everywhere from Silicon Valley to Moskow, for clients like the BBC, foreign governments, and many Fortune 500 companies. He's a frequent Defcon speaker and lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.