Since I'm confined to ActivePerl, it appears I have to do without WWW::Mechanize. I mention this because I'm hoping someone will say that I'm wrong.

Be that as it may, the more daunting issue I have to deal with is that of simulating the submission of a Javascript form (i.e., it's an HTML form, but the Submit button executes Javascript rather than posting the form). This seems, to me, to be beyond the scope of the ordinary LWP and friends. I'm thinking that I need a program that can interact with an actual browser or something.

But I want to be wrong. Does anyone see a Path of Least Pain? Fundamentally, all I am really trying to do is to ensure that some services are reachable and functioning (this includes a "Secure Web Zone Login" that appears to be somewhat magical).

In reply to Mechanizing Javascript form by Roy Johnson

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