Can I use Watir to clear data from a website on a Linux server without a monitor?

Question

Can Watir be used to clear data from a website (using AJAX), but on a Linux server without a monitor? (linode.com)?

Answer 1

There are several ways to do this:

• Use HtmlUnit , either Celerity or watir-webdriver (via remote Selenium2 / WebDriver server ).

• Use a real browser + virtual X server (Xvfb). I would recommend using the watir-webdriver Firefox and Headless driver for an easy way to manage this from Ruby.

This is basically a compromise between speed and realism. Personally, I would go with No. 2 if the site had complex JavaScript or invalid HTML, but both approaches deserve attention.

In the future I will follow up on this project , which looks like a terrific idea.