How to simulate DOM for Rhino / Java 6 script engine

Question

When using Rhino / Java 6's script engine:

ScriptEngine engine = manager.getEngineByName("JavaScript");

My problem is when I evaluate some scripts (normally written for the browser environment) the script engines crashes, due to "window" is not defined, which I fully understand since DOM is something created browser browsers.

However, what is the best way to simulate/mock the DOM environment (for example the "window" object).

Can this be done in Java (for example enabling something in ScriptEngine / Java) or do I have to include some kind of JavaScript that simulates the DOM?

What is currently the best solution to simulate this for Rhino/ Java 6 script engine?

Answer 1

The DOM is a HUGE environment. A complete simulation of everything in a browser is probably not available. HOWEVER, take a look at Bringing the Browser to the Server. If this has been maintained, it may be enough for your purposes.