in reply to Perl for automated web browsing?

Look up WWW::Mechanize. If the site doesn't require Javascript, it might work for you.

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Re: Perl for automated web browsing?
by b10m (Vicar) on Jun 16, 2008 at 19:29 UTC

    WWW::Mechanize would probably be the best (as suggested), but if the site does insist on Javascript, Mozilla::Mechanize or Win32::IE::Mechanize might help (note: I have never used any of those two; WWW::Mechanize suits me well).

    Update: ... and as for stripping the necessary data, please do have a look at Tatsuhiko's Web::Scraper. It might be a little tricky at first, but is a true gem which I learn to appreciate more and more everyday!

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    b10m