KRAVEN

Kraven is a powerful tool that combines web scraping and web development to display job listings from Upwork. It showcases my expertise in using Scrapy, Django, and Docker for creating efficient, user-friendly applications.

Kraven

What Does Kraven Do?

Kraven simplifies the process of discovering and viewing job listings by:

  1. Scraping Job Listings: Using Scrapy to automatically collect job data from Upwork.
  2. Storing Data: Saving all job listings in a local SQLite database for easy access.
  3. Displaying Jobs: Offering a user-friendly web interface, built with Django, for searching and filtering job listings.

Kraven is perfect for anyone looking to track freelance opportunities or learn about combining web scraping and web development.

My Work

  • Developed the Scrapy Spider: Built a custom web scraper to collect relevant job listings from Upwork in an efficient manner.
  • Created the Django Web Interface: Designed a simple yet effective web interface to view and filter job listings, improving user experience.
  • Integrated SQLite Database: Set up a lightweight database to store the scraped job data, ensuring easy access and management.
  • Containerized the Application with Docker: Ensured hassle-free deployment by using Docker to create a portable, easy-to-deploy solution.

Features

  • Web Scraping: Automatically fetch job listings from Upwork using Scrapy, saving you time on manual browsing.
  • Job Database: Store job data in an SQLite database for easy and organized access.
  • Search and Filter: A user-friendly Django web app to find jobs that meet your specific criteria.
  • Containerized Deployment: The project is containerized using Docker, enabling seamless deployment across various environments.

Tools and Technologies

  • Scrapy: A fast, efficient, and powerful web scraping framework that allows for scraping large amounts of data.
  • Django: A Python-based web framework for creating reliable and scalable web applications, which powers the job listing interface.
  • SQLite: A lightweight database to store scraped job listings, making the data easy to query and manage.
  • Docker: Simplifies deployment by containerizing the entire application, ensuring it runs smoothly on any system.

Kraven demonstrates how to combine web scraping with web development in a single, efficient tool. It’s perfect for anyone interested in tracking freelance opportunities, learning about web scraping, or deploying containerized applications. Feel free to explore and adapt the project to suit your needs!