How can I make an HTTPS request in Squeak or Pharo?

Question

How can I make an HTTPS request from Squeak or Pharo? HTTPClient and friends seem to lack any facilities for SSL.

Answer 1

You can use SqueakSSL easily through WebClient like so:

WebClient httpGet: 'https://www.google.com/search?q=squeak'.

There may be a problem with certificates, in which case you will have to catch and ignore the errors (see here).

Also, keep your eye on the Zinc http framework, which will be Pharo's new default soon. It doesn't seem to have ssl yet, but it's being rapidly developed.