Getting Started — Tips & Best Practices

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Getting Started with LinkedIn Data Scraper

New here? Here are some tips to get the most out of this tool.

Before you start

1. Use a virtual environment — Always create a venv to avoid dependency conflicts:

   python -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate

2. Keep Chrome/Firefox updated — The webdriver-manager handles driver downloads, but your browser must be current
3. Read the README first — It covers installation, configuration, and troubleshooting

Best practices

• Start small — Test with a small dataset before running large batches
• Use reasonable delays — Don't lower the default delays, platforms may restrict your account
• Back up your data — Save your CSV files and reports regularly
• Check the .env.example — Copy it to .env and configure before running

Need help?

• Q&A — Post your question in the Q&A category
• Bug reports — Open an Issue with the error message and steps to reproduce
• Feature ideas — Check the Ideas category

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Thank you for sharing these tips! They're very helpful for new users. If you have any more questions or need further clarification on any of the points, feel free to ask in the Q&A category.

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