Static HTML Parsers
Static HTML parsers are software tools or libraries that analyze and extract data from HTML documents without executing JavaScript or rendering dynamic content. They work by parsing the raw HTML markup to create a structured representation, such as a DOM tree, enabling developers to navigate, search, and manipulate elements programmatically. These parsers are commonly used for web scraping, data extraction, and automated testing of static web pages.
Developers should use static HTML parsers when they need to efficiently extract data from websites that do not rely heavily on JavaScript for content rendering, such as blogs, documentation sites, or legacy web applications. They are ideal for tasks like building web scrapers, automating data collection for analysis, or validating HTML structure in testing scenarios, as they are faster and simpler than dynamic parsers that require a browser engine.