query CGI and save results

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Re: query CGI and save results by Anonymous Monk on Oct 23, 2011 at 13:39 UTC
See WWW::Mechanize, subclass WWW::Scripter::Plugin::JavaScript, WWW::Mechanize::Firefox	[reply]
Re^2: query CGI and save results by Anonymous Monk on Oct 23, 2011 at 14:14 UTC
Even something simple such as LWP::Simple's getstore() method is probably enough. If you need to POST a form, LWP::UserAgent (in the same distribution) is required.	[reply]
Re^3: query CGI and save results by Anonymous Monk on Oct 23, 2011 at 21:43 UTC
Even something simple such as ... probably ... I used to think that 10 years ago, but I'd see folks stumble with cookies .... WWW::Mechanize takes care of a lot of details for you, I stick with Mechanize-alikes even if LWP would suffice	[reply]