# Is webunit still being maintained?

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**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [August 30, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-webunit-still-being-maintained/66983 "2006-08-30T19:31:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 30, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-webunit-still-being-maintained/66983/1 "2006-08-30T19:31:47Z")

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Rubies:

I have an interest in WebUnit, but I notice its last code drop is a few  
years old. Then I notice that using it on Linux causes some irritations.  
I  
can report them if asked, but in general I’m interested to hear if  
WebUnit  
is still being maintained.

To compare the question to other web test tools, WebUnit is not Watir  
just  
as HttpUnit is not Samie. Watir drives Internet Explorer by its  
Automation  
model. WebUnit, like HttpUnit, simply works HTTP and simulates a  
browser. It  
makes the server think it’s being browsed, while WebUnit bypasses the  
expense of Automation and delivers raw data to your test cases. So an  
advanced web project should use both kinds of testing (and more) in a  
rich  
client-side experience. Such as \>cough\< AJAX.