Advance Java
SERVLETS Java Servlets are server-side Java programs that handle client requests and generate dynamic web content, typically in response to HTTP requests. They act as a middle layer between a web browser (or other client) and a backend database or application. What Exactly Is a Servlet? A Servlet is a Java class that runs inside a Servlet container (like Apache Tomcat) and extends the capabilities of servers that host applications accessed via a request-response model. It’s a core component of Java EE (now Jakarta EE) for building web applications. Key Features - Runs on the server-side : Handles HTTP requests and responses. - Dynamic content generation : Can generate HTML, JSON, XML, etc. - Efficient and scalable : Better performance than older CGI-based solutions. - Platform-independent : Written in Java, runs on any OS with a compatible JVM. - Session management : Supports cookies, URL rewriting, and HTTPS sessions. Servlet Lifecycle 1. Initialization (` init() `): Called...