Is Python a suitable tool for automating data scraping? : <p>I am working on a project which involves working with a large amount of data. Essentially, there exists a large repository on some website of excel files that can be downloaded. The site has several different lists of filters and I have several different parameters I am filtering and then collecting data from. Overall, this process requires me to download upwards of 1,000+ excel files and copy and paste them together.</p>

<p>Does Python have the functionality to automate this process? Essentially what I am doing is setting Filter 1 = A, Filter 2 = B, Filter 3 = C, download file, and then repeat with different parameters and copy and paste files together. If Python is suitable for this, can anyone point me in the direction of a good tutorial or starting point? If not, what language would be more suitable for this for someone with little background?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>
