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Definition:
bot (short for “robot”) is an automated software program that performs repetitive tasks, often without human intervention.

Working Principle:

  • Operates based on predefined rules, scripts, or AI algorithms.
  • Can interact with users, systems, or other bots.
  • Runs on servers or cloud platforms.

Types of Bots:

  • Web Crawlers (e.g., Googlebot for indexing websites).
  • Chatbots (AI or rule-based conversational agents).
  • Malicious Bots (e.g., spam bots, DDoS bots).
  • Game Bots (automate actions in video games).
  • Social Media Bots (auto-post, follow, or like content).

Purpose/Functions:
âś” Automates tasks (e.g., scraping data, moderating content).
âś” Performs high-speed actions (e.g., stock trading bots).
âś” Can be helpful (customer service) or harmful (spam).

Examples:

  • Good Bots: Googlebot, GitHub Actions bots.
  • Bad Bots: Spam comments bots, credential-stuffing bots.

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