From: Michael Guterl <mguterl@...>
Date: 2007-11-18T16:46:30+09:00
Subject: Re: Which script shall I choose for web automation?

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On Nov 18, 2007 2:40 AM, Phlip <phlip2005@gmail.com> wrote:

> campos wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm trying to write an application which uses script to control web
> > browser, such as inputing some data in the form, submitting, button
> > clicking and so on. I wonder which script language is the best for
> > such operations. As far as I know watir is good in Ruby. What about
> > Python and others? Advantanges and disadvantages? Thanks in advance!
>
> Do you need all the features of a browser? Such as visual images,
> JavaScript, CSS, etc.?
>
> Or are you just trying to drive the servers' program thru HTTP?
>
> If the former, you need to use a browser and its scripting language. Try
> Selenium, Watir, or their ilk.
>
> If the later, then you just need the HTTP protocol. Try HttpUnit in
> Java, or its equivalents in other languages. I think Perl has Mechanize.
>

Ruby has mechanize too. http://mechanize.rubyforge.org


>
> And stay with Ruby, if you can!
>
> --
>   Phlip
>
>

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