How to code software for automating purposes?

Question

Hi,

I want to ask how can one write a software application which can automate browser processes such as loging into a site, posting some content and loging out.

There are a number of softwares out there in market which do so, but i am familiar with them from a long time ago, they need windows explorer to work.

I have searched a lot but could not find, in which language they are coded. Can some one put a guide or an article which will get me started on the process?

Thanks

Answer 1

You could easily make web scrappers/bots using Perl. There are several CPAN modules which will be of help.

For example, WWW::Mechanize module makes most tasks easy.

Answer 2

I can think of CodedUI, SilkTest, QTP, Watin, Watir & other such software packages which can do this...

HTH.

Answer 3

You can do it in any language which has libraries that "speak" the HTTP protocol. Most of them do. The implementations vary, from simple things like sending GET/POST requests, to advanced topics like automatic cookie handling and JavaScript engines.

The idea is to pick up a programming language you are comfortable with and start looking for HTTP library options it has.