Always use the text() function in XPath to extract the text content of an element, ensuring you retrieve only the human-readable part.
Utilize predicates in XPath expressions to filter and refine selections, enhancing the specificity and accuracy of your data extraction.
Use the contains() function to match elements based on partial attribute values or text, making your XPath queries more flexible and robust.
Regularly update and test your XPath queries to adapt to changes in the webpage structure, ensuring your code remains functional over time.
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Ensure that your XPath expressions are correctly formed to avoid syntax errors, which are common when navigating complex HTML structures.
When using XPath with namespaces in XML documents, remember to register and use the namespace prefixes properly to avoid selection issues.
Avoid absolute XPath paths in your scripts; instead, use relative paths to make your code more resilient to changes in the webpage layout.
Handle exceptions when web pages fail to load or return unexpected content to maintain the robustness of your web scraping scripts.
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