Java servlets
When looking to use Java to create dynamic Web content, the servlet can help by extending the applications hosted by Web servers. To do this, the servlet object dynamically receives a request and generates an object based on that request. Servlets are created using the API found in the javax.servlet package. In this section on the Java servlet get news, advice, and tutorials on using the Java servlet to extend Web servers and help you create dynamic Web content. Learn how Java servlets can be used with JavaServer Pages and JavaServer Faces to make dynamic Web content for your organization.
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Download now: Java EE moves to the Eclipse Foundation
What are application developers and market analysts saying about Oracles decision to move Java EE to the Eclipse Foundation? What will this change? Find out here.
Java servlets Get Started
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Portlet filters and Spring tutorial
Working with a complex product like WebSphere, it helps to integrate a lightweight framework. This portal and Spring tutorial demonstrates how to use portal filters with Spring. Continue Reading
Evaluate Java servlets Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Stop adding web UI frameworks like JSR-371 to the Java EE spec
Java EE's Servlet and JSP API provide a fine foundation for handling a web-based request-response cycle. Adding UI frameworks like JSR-371 to the spec only causes problems. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Java servlets Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How to define a portlet namespace and context paths using JSTL and JSP
Learn how to define portlet namespaces and context paths using JSTL and the JSP expression language. Continue Reading