Getting The Web Page

LWP::Simple

• get(): Download a web page

• head(): Check the server code of a web page

WWW::Automate/WWW::Mechanize

• Like having a programmable browser

• LWP with lots of help.

• Easily deals with forms

• "Click" on buttons

• Follow links

• Has a "back" button

Makes simulating a real web site user easier.

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