Automated CSS regression testing using HTTP verbs

Question

I'm about to set up automated CSS regression with a tool like:

• Phantom CSS
• Backstop.js

These look like good tools, but I want to test URLs using verbs. For example, I want to make a POST request with some data and run the test against that. This does not appear to be possible with any of the above tools. Does anyone know of a way to do this?

Answer 1

Since PhantomCSS depends on CasperJS, here is the hint how the CasperJS.prototype.download() method could be used: https://github.com/casperjs/casperjs/blob/master/modules/casper.js#L643. The PhantomCSS then uses casper.capture to get the according sources. I would dig into this direction. Please reply if this was helpful or might be improved. BackstopJS also depends on Casper, so it's worth checking it. If no API provided - only dirty hacker's hands may help you. Let the Force be with you.