Etienne Ellie
Lead Developer @ Scraping Bee
Etienne is the Lead Developer at ScrapingBee, where he builds large-scale web scraping infrastructure and browser automation systems. His work focuses on making modern websites easier to scrape efficiently by exploring browser internals, JavaScript execution, networking, and rendering.
Passionate about performance and developer tooling, Etienne enjoys challenging common assumptions about web scraping and sharing practical techniques with the developer community. He is dedicated to helping engineers build faster, more reliable scrapers that can keep up with the complexity of today's web.
Web Hydration: Loading Dynamic Content Without a Browser
When developers think about scraping dynamic websites, they often assume a full browser is the only solution. While browsers can handle almost anything, they also bring extra overhead: slower startup times, higher memory usage, and increased infrastructure costs.
This session explores a lighter approach: executing the JavaScript needed to hydrate a page without launching a browser. By understanding what happens behind the scenes, developers can build faster and more efficient scraping systems.
Meet the speakers
Coming from different industries and backgrounds but united in common passion and aspirations, these web scraping experts will share their experiences and answer your questions.
