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As a Java  professional, it is essential to know the right buzzwords,

learn the right technologies and prepare the right answers to
commonly asked Java Interview Questions. Here’s a de nitive list of
top Java Interview Questions that will guarantee a breeze-through
to the next level.

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So let’s get started with the rst set of basic Java Interview
Questions.

Basic Java Interview Questions

Q1. Explain JDK, JRE and JVM?

JDK JRE JVM

It stands for Java

It stands for Java It stands for Java
Runtime
Development Kit. Virtual Machine.
Environment.

It is an abstract
JRE refers to a
It is the tool machine. It is a
runtime
necessary to speci cation that
environment in
compile, document provides a run-time
which Java
and package Java environment in which
bytecode can be
programs. Java bytecode can be
executed.
executed.

It contains JRE + It’s an JVM follows three

development tools. implementation of notations:
 the JVM which Speci cation,
physically exists. Implementation,
and Runtime
Instance.

JDK vs JRE vs JVM

Q2. Explain public static void main(String args[]) in Java.

main() in Java is the entry point for any Java program. It is always
written as public static void main(String[] args).

public: Public is an access modi er,  which is used to specify

who can access this method. Public means that this Method
will be accessible by any Class.
static: It is a keyword in java which identi es it is class-based.
main() is made static in Java so that it can be accessed without
creating the instance of a Class. In case, main is not made
static then the compiler will throw an error as main() is called
by the JVM before any objects are made and only static
methods can be directly invoked via the class. 
void:  It is the return type of the method. Void de nes the
method which will not return any value.
main: It is the name of the method which is searched by JVM
as a starting point for an application with a particular
signature only. It is the method where the main execution
occurs.
String args[]: It is the parameter passed to the main method.

Q3. Why Java is platform independent?

Java is called platform independent because of its byte codes which
can run on any system irrespective of its underlying operating
system.

Q4. Why Java is not 100% Object-oriented?

Java is not 100% Object-oriented because it makes use of eight
primitive data types such as boolean, byte, char, int, oat, double,
long, short which are not objects.

Q5. What are wrapper classes in Java?

Wrapper classes convert the Java primitives into the reference
types (objects). Every primitive data type has a class dedicated to it.
These are known as wrapper classes because they “wrap” the
primitive data type into an object of that class. Refer to the below
image which displays di erent primitive type, wrapper class and
constructor argument.

Q6. What are constructors in Java?

In Java, constructor refers to a block of code which is used to
initialize an object. It must have the same name as that of the class.
Also, it has no return type and it is automatically called when an
object is created.

There are two types of constructors:

1. Default Constructor: In Java, a default constructor is the one

which does not take any inputs. In other words, default
constructors are the no argument constructors which will be
created by default in case you no other constructor is de ned
by the user. Its main purpose is to initialize the instance
variables with the default values. Also, it is majorly used for
object creation. 
2. Parameterized Constructor: The parameterized constructor
in Java, is the constructor which is capable of initializing the
instance variables with the provided values. In other words,
the constructors which take the arguments are called
parameterized constructors.

Q7. What is singleton class in Java and how can we make a

class singleton?
Singleton class is a class whose only one instance can be created at
any given time, in one JVM. A class can be made singleton by
making its constructor private.

Q8. What is the di erence between Array list and vector in

Java?

ArrayList Vector

Array List is not synchronized.  Vector is synchronized.

Array List is fast as it’s non-

Vector is slow as it is thread safe.
synchronized.

If an element is inserted into

Vector defaults to doubling size of
the Array List, it increases its
its array.
Array size by 50%.

Array List does not de ne the

Vector de nes the increment size.
increment size.

Array List can only use

Vector can use both Enumeration
Iterator for traversing an
and Iterator for traversing.
Array List.

Q9. What is the di erence between equals() and == in Java?

Equals() method is de ned in Object class in Java and used for
checking equality of two objects de ned by business logic.

“==” or equality operator in Java is a binary operator provided by

Java programming language and used to compare primitives and
objects. public boolean equals(Object o) is the method provided by
the Object class. The default implementation uses == operator to
compare two objects. For example: method can be overridden like
String class. equals() method is used to compare the values of two
objects.

Q10. What are the di erences between Heap and Stack Memory
in Java?
The major di erence between Heap and Stack memory are:

Features Stack Heap

Stack memory is used Heap memory is used by

Memory only by one thread of all the parts of the
execution. application.

Stack memory can’t

Objects stored in the heap
Access be accessed by other
are globally accessible.
threads.

Memory management is
Memory Follows LIFO manner based on the generation
Management to free memory. associated with each
object.

Exists until the end of Heap memory lives from

Lifetime execution of the the start till the end of
thread. application execution.

Stack memory only

contains local Whenever an object is
Usage primitive and created, it’s always stored
reference variables to in the Heap space.
objects in heap space.

Q11. What is a package in Java? List down various advantages

of packages.
Packages in Java, are the collection of related classes and interfaces
which are bundled together. By using packages, developers can
easily modularize the code and optimize its reuse. Also, the code
within the packages can be imported by other classes and reused.
Below I have listed down a few of its advantages:

Packages help in avoiding name clashes

They provide easier access control on the code
Packages can also contain hidden classes which are not visible
to the outer classes and only used within the package
Creates a proper hierarchical structure which makes it easier
to locate the related classes

Q12. Why pointers are not used in Java?

Java doesn’t use pointers because they are unsafe and increases
the complexity of the program. Since, Java is known for its simplicity
of code, adding the concept of pointers will be contradicting.
Moreover, since JVM is responsible for implicit memory allocation,
thus in order to avoid direct access to memory by the user, 
pointers are discouraged in Java.

Q13. What is JIT compiler in Java?

JIT stands for Just-In-Time compiler in Java. It is a program that
helps in converting the Java bytecode into instructions that are
sent directly to the processor. By default, the JIT compiler is
enabled in Java and is activated whenever a Java method is invoked.
The JIT compiler then compiles the bytecode of the invoked method
into native machine code, compiling it “just in time” to execute.
Once the method has been compiled, the JVM summons the
compiled code of that method directly rather than interpreting it.
This is why it is often responsible for the performance optimization
of Java applications at the run time.

Q14. What are access modi ers in Java?

In Java, access modi ers are special keywords which are used to
restrict the access of a class, constructor, data member and
method in another class. Java supports four types of access
modi ers:

1. Default
2. Private
3. Protected
4. Public

Modi er Default Private Protected Public

Same class YES YES YES YES

Same Package
YES NO YES YES
subclass

Same Package non-

YES NO YES YES
subclass

Di erent package
NO NO YES YES
subclass

Di erent package
NO NO NO YES
non-subclass

Q15. De ne a Java Class.

A class in Java is a blueprint which includes all your data.  A class
contains elds (variables) and methods to describe the behavior of
an object. Let’s have a look at the syntax of a class.

1 class Abc {
2 member variables // class body
3 methods}

Q16. What is an object in Java and how is it created?

An object is a real-world entity that has a state and behavior. An
object has three characteristics:

1. State
2. Behavior
3. Identity

An object is created using the ‘new’ keyword. For example:

ClassName obj = new ClassName();

Q17. What is Object Oriented Programming?

Object-oriented programming or popularly known as OOPs is a
programming model or approach where the programs are
organized around objects rather than logic and functions. In other
words, OOP mainly focuses on the objects that are required to be
manipulated instead of logic. This approach is ideal for the
programs large and complex codes and needs to be actively
updated or maintained.

Q18. What are the main concepts of OOPs in Java?

Object-Oriented Programming or OOPs is a programming style that
is associated with concepts like:

1. Inheritance: Inheritance is a process where one class acquires

the properties of another.
2. Encapsulation: Encapsulation in Java is a mechanism of
wrapping up the data and code together as a single unit.
3. Abstraction: Abstraction is the methodology of hiding the
implementation details from the user and only providing the
functionality to the users. 
4. Polymorphism: Polymorphism is the ability of a variable,
function or object to take multiple forms.

Q19. What is the di erence between a local variable and an

instance variable?
In Java, a  local variable is typically used inside a method,
constructor, or a block and has only local scope. Thus, this variable
can be used only within the scope of a block. The best bene t of
having a local variable is that other methods in the class won’t be
even aware of that variable.

Example

1 if(x > 100)

2 {
3 String test = "Edureka";
4 }

 
Whereas, an  instance variable in Java, is a variable which is
bounded to its object itself. These variables are declared within
a class, but outside a method. Every object of that class will create
it’s own copy of the variable while using it. Thus, any changes made
to the variable won’t re ect in any other instances of that class and
will be bound to that particular instance only.

1 class Test{
2 public String EmpName;
3 public int empAge;
4 }

Q20. Di erentiate between the constructors and methods in

Java?

Methods Constructors

1. Used to represent the 1. Used to initialize the state of an

behavior of an object object

2. Must have a return type 2. Do not have any return type

3. Needs to be invoked
3. Is invoked implicitly
explicitly

4. No default method is 4. A default constructor is provided

provided by the compiler by the compiler if the class has none

5. Method name may or

5. Constructor name must always
may not be same as class
be the same as the class name
name

Q21. What is nal keyword in Java?

nal is a special keyword in Java that is used as a non-access
modi er. A nal variable can be used in di erent contexts such as:

nal variable

When the nal keyword is used with a variable then its value
can’t be changed once assigned. In case the no value has been
assigned to the nal variable then using only the class
constructor a value can be assigned to it.

nal method

When a method is declared nal then it can’t be overridden by

the inheriting class.

nal class

When a class is declared as nal in Java, it can’t be extended

by any subclass class but it can extend other class.

Q22.  What is the di erence between break and continue

statements?

break continue
 1. Can be used in switch and 1. Can be only used with loop
loop (for, while, do while) statements
statements

2. It causes the switch or loop 2. It doesn’t terminate the loop

statements to terminate the but causes the loop to jump to
moment it is executed the next iteration
3. It terminates the innermost 3. A continue within a loop nested
enclosing loop or switch with a switch will cause the next
immediately loop iteration to execute

Example break:

1 for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)

2 {
3 if (i == 3)
4 {
5 break;
6 }
7 System.out.println(i);
8 }

Example continue:

1 for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)

2 {
3 if(i == 2)
4 {
5 continue;
6 }
7 System.out.println(i);
8 }

Q23.What is an in nite loop in Java? Explain with an example.

An in nite loop is an instruction sequence in Java that loops
endlessly when a functional exit isn’t met. This type of loop can be
the result of a programming error or may also be a deliberate
action based on the application behavior. An in nite loop will
terminate automatically once the application exits.

For example:

1 public class InfiniteForLoopDemo

2 {
3 public static void main(String[] arg) {
4 for(;;)
5 System.out.println("Welcome to Edureka!");
6 // To terminate this program press ctrl + c in t
7 }
8 }

Q24. What is the di erence between this() and super() in Java?

In Java, super() and this(), both are special keywords that are used
to call the constructor. 

this() super()
1. this() represents the current 1. super() represents the current
instance of a class instance of a parent/base class
2. Used to call the default
2. Used to call the default
constructor of the parent/base
constructor of the same class
class
3. Used to access methods of 3. Used to access methods of
the current class the base class
4.  Used for pointing the current 4. Used for pointing the
class instance superclass instance
5. Must be the rst line of a
5. Must be the rst line of a block
block

Q25. What is Java String Pool?

Java String pool refers to a collection of Strings which are stored in
heap memory. In this, whenever a new object is created, String pool
rst checks whether the object is already present in the pool or
not. If it is present, then the same reference is returned to the
variable else new object will be created in the String pool and the
respective reference will be returned.

Q26. Di erentiate between static and non-static methods in

Java.
Static Method Non-Static Method
1. No need to use the
1. The static  keyword must be used
static keyword before the
before the method name
method name
2. It is called using the class 2. It is can be called like
(className.methodName)  any general method
3. It can access any static
3. They can’t access any non-static method and any static
instance variables or methods variable without creating
an instance of the class

Q27. What is constructor chaining in Java?

In Java, constructor chaining is the process of calling one
constructor from another with respect to the current object.
Constructor chaining is possible only through legacy where a
subclass constructor is responsible for invoking the superclass’
constructor rst. There could be any number of classes in the
constructor chain. Constructor chaining can be achieved in two
ways:

1. Within the same class using this()

2. From base class using super()

Q28. Di erence between String, String Builder, and String

Bu er.

Factor String String Builder String Bu er

Constant
Storage Area Heap Area Heap Area
String Pool

Mutability Immutable Mutable Mutable

Thread Safety Yes Yes No
Performance Fast Slow Fast

Q29. What is a classloader in Java?

The Java ClassLoader is a subset of JVM (Java Virtual Machine) that
is responsible for loading the class les. Whenever a Java program
is executed it is rst loaded by the classloader. Java provides three
built-in classloaders:

1. Bootstrap ClassLoader
2. Extension ClassLoader
3. System/Application ClassLoader

Q30. Why Java Strings are immutable in nature?

In Java, string objects are immutable in nature which simply means
once the String object is created its state cannot be modi ed.
Whenever you try to update the value of that object instead of
updating the values of that particular object, Java creates a new
string object. Java String objects are immutable as String objects
are generally cached in the String pool. Since String literals are
usually shared between multiple clients, action from one client
might a ect the rest. It enhances security, caching,
synchronization, and performance of the application. 

Q31. What is the di erence between an array and an array list?

Array ArrayList

Cannot contain values of Can contain values of di erent

di erent data types data types.

Size must be de ned at the

Size can be dynamically changed
time of declaration

Need to specify the index in

No need to specify the index
order to add data

Arrays are not type Arraylists are type 

 parameterized

Arraylists can contain only

Arrays can contain primitive
objects, no primitive data types
data types as well as objects
are allowed

Q32. What is a Map in Java?

In Java, Map is an interface of Util package which maps unique keys
to values. The Map interface is not a subset of the main Collection
interface  and thus it behaves little di erent from the other
collection types. Below are a few of the characteristics of Map
interface: 

1. Map doesn’t contain duplicate keys.

2. Each key can map at max one value.

Q33. What is collection class in Java? List down its methods and
interfaces.
In Java, the collection is a framework that acts as an architecture for
storing and manipulating a group of objects. Using Collections you
can perform various tasks like searching, sorting, insertion,
manipulation, deletion, etc. Java collection framework includes the
following:

Interfaces
Classes
Methods

The below image shows the complete hierarchy of the Java

Collection.

 
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OOPS Java Interview Questions

Q1. What is Polymorphism?
Polymorphism is brie y described as “one interface, many
implementations”. Polymorphism is a characteristic of being able
to assign a di erent meaning or usage to something in di erent
contexts – speci cally, to allow an entity such as a variable, a
function, or an object to have more than one form. There are two
types of polymorphism:

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1. Compile time polymorphism

2. Run time polymorphism

Compile time polymorphism is method overloading whereas

Runtime time polymorphism is done using inheritance and
interface.

Q2. What is runtime polymorphism or dynamic method

dispatch?
In Java, runtime polymorphism or dynamic method dispatch is a
process in which a call to an overridden method is resolved at
runtime rather than at compile-time. In this process, an overridden
method is called through the reference variable of a
superclass. Let’s take a look at the example below to understand it
better.

1 class Car {
2 void run()
3 {
4 System.out.println(&ldquo;car is running&rdquo;
5 }
6 }
7 class Audi extends Car {
8 void run()
9 {
10 System.out.prinltn(&ldquo;Audi is running safel
11 }
12 public static void main(String args[])
13 {
14 Car b= new Audi();    //upcasting
15 b.run();
16 }
17 }

Q3. What is abstraction in Java?

Abstraction refers to the quality of dealing with ideas rather than
events. It basically deals with hiding the details and showing the
essential things to the user. Thus you can say that abstraction in
Java is the process of hiding the implementation details from the
user and revealing only the functionality to them. Abstraction can
be achieved in two ways:

1. Abstract Classes (0-100% of abstraction can be achieved)

2. Interfaces (100% of abstraction can be achieved)

Q4. What do you mean by an interface in Java?

An interface in Java is a blueprint of a class or you can say it is a
collection of abstract methods and static constants. In an interface,
each method is public and abstract but it does not contain any
constructor. Thus, interface basically is a group of related methods
with empty bodies. Example:

public interface Animal {

  public void eat();
  public void sleep();
  public void run();
}
Q5.  What is the di erence between abstract classes and
interfaces?

Abstract Class Interfaces

An abstract class can provide

complete, default code and/or An interface cannot provide any
just the details that have to be code at all, just the signature
overridden
In the case of an abstract class,
A Class may implement several
a class may extend only one
interfaces
abstract class
An abstract class can have non- All methods of an Interface are
abstract methods abstract
An abstract class can have An Interface cannot have instance
instance variables variables
An abstract class can have any
An Interface visibility must be
visibility: public, private,
public (or) none
protected
If we add a new method to an If we add a new method to an
abstract class then we have the Interface then we have to track
option of providing default down all the implementations of
implementation and therefore the interface and de ne
all the existing code might work implementation for the new
properly method
An abstract class can contain An Interface cannot contain
constructors constructors
Interfaces are slow as it requires
extra indirection to nd the
Abstract classes are fast
corresponding method in the
actual class

Q6. What is inheritance in Java?

Inheritance in Java is the concept where the properties of one class

can be inherited by the other. It helps to reuse the code and
establish a relationship between di erent classes. Inheritance is
performed between two types of classes:

1. Parent class (Super or Base class)

2. Child class (Subclass or Derived class)

A class which inherits the properties is known as Child Class

whereas a class whose properties are inherited is known as Parent
class.

Q7. What are the di erent types of inheritance in Java?

Java supports four types of inheritance which are:

1. Single Inheritance: In single inheritance, one class inherits

the properties of another i.e there will be only one parent as
well as one child class.
2. Multilevel Inheritance: When a class is derived from a class
which is also derived from another class, i.e. a  class having
more than one parent class but at di erent levels, such type
of inheritance is called Multilevel Inheritance.
3. Hierarchical Inheritance: When  a class has more than one
child classes (subclasses) or in other words, more than one
child classes have the same parent class, then such kind of
inheritance is known as hierarchical.
4. Hybrid Inheritance: Hybrid inheritance  is a combination of
two or more types of inheritance.
Q8. What is method overloading and method overriding?
Method Overloading :
In Method Overloading, Methods of the same class shares the
same name but each method must have a di erent number
of parameters or parameters having di erent types and
order.
Method Overloading is to “add” or “extend” more to the
method’s behavior.
It is a compile-time polymorphism.
The methods must have a di erent signature.
It may or may not need inheritance in Method Overloading.

Let’s take a look at the example below to understand it better.

1 class Adder {
2 Static int add(int a, int b)
3 {
4 return a+b;
5 }
6 Static double add( double a, double b)
7 {
8 return a+b;
9 }
10 public static void main(String args[])
11 {
12 System.out.println(Adder.add(11,11));
13 System.out.println(Adder.add(12.3,12.6));
14 }}

Method Overriding:  
In Method Overriding, the subclass has the same method with
the same name and exactly the same number and type of
parameters and same return type as a superclass.
Method Overriding is to “Change” existing behavior of the
method.
It is a run time polymorphism.
The methods must have the same signature.
It always requires inheritance in Method Overriding.

Let’s take a look at the example below to understand it better.

1 class Car {
2 void run(){
3 System.out.println(&ldquo;car is running&rdquo;
4 }
5 Class Audi extends Car{
6 void run()
7 {
8 System.out.prinltn("Audi is running safely with
9 }
10 public static void main( String args[])
11 {
12 Car b=new Audi();
13 b.run();
14 }
15 }

Q9. Can you override a private or static method in Java?

You cannot override a private or static method in Java. If you create
a similar method with the same return type and same method
arguments in child class then it will hide the superclass method;
this is known as method hiding. Similarly, you cannot override a
private method in subclass because it’s not accessible there. What
you can do is create another private method with the same name
in the child class. Let’s take a look at the example below to
understand it better.

1 class Base {
2 private static void display() {
3 System.out.println("Static or class method from
4 }
5 public void print() {
6 System.out.println("Non-static or instance meth
7 }
8 class Derived extends Base {
9 private static void display() {
10 System.out.println("Static or class method from
11 }
12 public void print() {
13 System.out.println("Non-static or instance meth
14 }
15 public class test {
16 public static void main(String args[])
17 {
18 Base obj= new Derived();
19 obj1.display();
20 obj1.print();
21 }
22 }

Q10. What is multiple inheritance? Is it supported by Java?

If a child class inherits the property from
multiple classes is known as multiple
inheritance. Java does not allow to extend
multiple classes.

The problem with multiple inheritance is that

if multiple parent classes have the same
method name, then at runtime it becomes di cult for the compiler
to decide which method to execute from the child class.

Therefore, Java doesn’t support multiple inheritance. The problem

is commonly referred to as Diamond Problem.

Q11. What is encapsulation in Java?

Encapsulation is a mechanism where you bind your data(variables)
and code(methods) together as a single unit. Here, the data is
hidden from the outer world and can be accessed only via current
class methods. This helps in protecting the data from any
unnecessary modi cation. We can achieve encapsulation in Java by:

Declaring the variables of a class as private.

Providing public setter and getter methods to modify and
view the values of the variables.

Q12. What is an association?

Association is a relationship where all object have their own
lifecycle and there is no owner. Let’s take the example of Teacher
and Student. Multiple students can associate with a single teacher
and a single student can associate with multiple teachers but there
is no ownership between the objects and both have their own
lifecycle. These relationships can be one to one, one to many, many
to one and many to many.

Q13. What do you mean by aggregation?

An aggregation is a specialized form of Association where all object
has their own lifecycle but there is ownership and child object can
not belong to another parent object. Let’s take an example of
Department and teacher. A single teacher can not belong to
multiple departments, but if we delete the department teacher
object will not destroy. 

Q14. What is composition in Java?

Composition is again a specialized form of Aggregation and we can
call this as a “death” relationship. It is a strong type of Aggregation.
Child object does not have their lifecycle and if parent object
deletes all child object will also be deleted. Let’s take again an
example of a relationship between House and rooms. House can
contain multiple rooms there is no independent life of room and
any room can not belongs to two di erent houses if we delete the
house room will automatically delete.

Q15. What is a marker interface?

A Marker interface can be de ned as the interface having no data

member and member functions. In simpler terms, an empty
interface is called the Marker interface. The most common
examples of Marker interface in Java are Serializable, Cloneable etc.
The marker interface can be declared as follows.

1 public interface Serializable{

2 }

Q16. What is object cloning in Java?

Object cloning in Java is the process of creating an exact copy of an

object. It basically means the ability to create an object with a
similar state as the original object. To achieve this, Java provides a
method clone()  to make use of this functionality. This method
creates a new instance of the class of the current object and then
initializes all its elds with the exact same contents of
corresponding elds. To object clone(), the marker interface
java.lang.Cloneable must be implemented to avoid any runtime
exceptions. One thing you must note is Object clone() is a protected
method, thus you need to override it.
Q17. What is a copy constructor in Java?
Copy constructor is a member function that is used to initialize an
object using another object of the same class. Though there is no
need for copy constructor in Java since all objects are passed by
reference. Moreover, Java does not even support automatic pass-
by-value.

Q18. What is a constructor overloading in Java?

In Java, constructor overloading  is a technique of adding  any
number of  constructors to a class each having a di erent
parameter list. The compiler uses the number of parameters and
their types in the list to di erentiate the overloaded constructors.

1 class Demo
2 {
3 int i;
4 public Demo(int a)
5 {
6 i=k;
7 }
8 public Demo(int a, int b)
9 {
10 //body
11 }
12 }

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Servlets Interview Questions  

Q1. What is a servlet?
Java Servlet is server-side technologies to extend the
capability of web servers by providing support for dynamic
response and data persistence.
The javax.servlet and javax.servlet.http packages provide
interfaces and classes for writing our own servlets.
All servlets must implement the javax.servlet.Servlet interface,
which de nes servlet lifecycle methods. When implementing a
generic service, we can extend the GenericServlet class
provided with the Java Servlet API. The HttpServlet class
provides methods, such as doGet() and doPost(), for handling
HTTP-speci c services.
Most of the times, web applications are accessed using HTTP
protocol and thats why we mostly extend HttpServlet class.
Servlet API hierarchy is shown in below image.
Q2. What are the di erences between Get and Post methods?

Get Post

Limited amount of data can be

Large amount of data can be sent
sent because data is sent in
because data is sent in body.
header.
 Not Secured because data is  Secured because data is not
exposed in URL bar. exposed in URL bar.
 Can be bookmarked  Cannot be bookmarked

 Idempotent  Non-Idempotent

 It is more e cient and used

 It is less e cient and used
than Post

Q3. What is Request Dispatcher?

RequestDispatcher interface is used to forward the request to
another resource that can be HTML, JSP or another servlet in same
application. We can also use this to include the content of another
resource to the response.

There are two methods de ned in this interface:

1.void forward()

2.void include()