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[Example] Create imdb.py #45

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ChatGPT's code review:

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  1. Clarity: The code is relatively clear and easy to follow. The function get_scifi_movies_from_imdb() fetches sci-fi movies from IMDb and prints them out. However, the function could benefit from more descriptive variable names and comments to enhance readability.

  2. Efficiency: The code makes a web request to IMDb each time it runs, which can impact performance if called frequently. Consider caching the results or optimizing the web request to reduce redundant calls and improve efficiency.

  3. Best Practices: The code generally follows standard coding conventions. It uses appropriate libraries like requests and BeautifulSoup for web scraping. However, adding docstrings to functions and comments to explain complex logic would enhance maintainability.

  4. Bugs/Security: The code lacks error handling for potential exceptions during the web request or parsing process. It directly prints an error message to the console but does not handle the error gracefully. Additionally, it does not validate the response from IMDb, which could lead to unexpected behavior if the structure of the page changes.

  5. Maintainability: To improve maintainability, consider refactoring the code into separate functions for fetching data and displaying results. This separation of concerns can make the code more modular and easier to extend in the future. Also, consider adding unit tests to verify the behavior of the scraping function and handle edge cases.

Overall, the code is functional but could benefit from enhancements in terms of error handling, caching, and modularization to improve maintainability and scalability. Consider the following suggestions for improvement:

  • Implement error handling to catch exceptions during web requests and parsing.
  • Add caching mechanism to avoid redundant web requests.
  • Refactor the code into smaller, more focused functions with clear responsibilities.
  • Consider adding comments and docstrings to explain the purpose of functions and logic.
  • Implement unit tests to ensure the scraping function behaves as expected and handles edge cases appropriately.

By addressing these suggestions, the code can become more robust, maintainable, and scalable for future enhancements.

@cirolini cirolini changed the title Create imdb.py [Example] Create imdb.py May 21, 2024
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