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What computer languages should I use to place eBay bids at the last second from my personal computer? VB C++?
I want to write a computer program that will bid for me at the last possible second on eBay auctions. This is for my personal use only and will run from my personal computer. I want to do something similar to snipeswipe or hammersnipe. I am weary about downloading software and using these online services because there are real security issues with my personal info, such as my eBay account password, credit cards, spyware, etc. What program languages will I need in order to do the job? Visual Basic C++? Do I need to know a server language like Perl or PHP? I am running Windows XP. Thanks! Is Java the best platform to use?
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- Actually, Ebay has this function built in already.. If you put in what you are willing to pay.. the very max amount.. they will auto bid for you until that amount is met or exceeded. they do it in small increments.
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- I program C++, C#, Java, Perl. However, in my experience, for this type of hacking, I would use something like Python as it allows you to manipulate the HTML session in a lot of detail. It will be quite difficult however, you will need to learn how to handle cookies, to learn the difference between POST and GET HTTP requests, and you may need to sniff the HTTP conversation between your browser. I would also recommend the firebug plugin for Firefox, as well as wireshark for inspecting the HTTP that the browser sends. If nothing else, I think Python is a great little language to start mucking about with if you are interested in programming, you can download a free version of it from here. Python runs well on Unix and Windows and it's good for it's cross-platform characteristics also. http://www.activestate.com/Products/activepython/index.mhtml
- read up php and curl http://www.php.net/curl Install php on your XP box -run from there It's tailor made for this sort of thing
