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Java Servlet

The document provides steps to create a basic Java servlet using Eclipse IDE and Tomcat, including creating a dynamic web project in Eclipse, adding Tomcat as a server, creating and configuring a servlet class, and running it on the Tomcat server.

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Java Servlet

The document provides steps to create a basic Java servlet using Eclipse IDE and Tomcat, including creating a dynamic web project in Eclipse, adding Tomcat as a server, creating and configuring a servlet class, and running it on the Tomcat server.

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Java Servlet

Basic example to illustrate the fundamental flow of a servlet.

Creating a Java servlet involves several steps while using Eclipse IDE and Tomcat for
deployment.

Prerequisite:
Make sure you have Eclipse IDE and Apache Tomcat installed before starting.

Step 1: Set Up Eclipse IDE


1. Open Eclipse IDE.
2. Create a new Dynamic Web Project:
- Go to `File -> New -> Dynamic Web Project`.
- Enter the project name (e.g., "MyServletProject") and click `Finish`.

Step 2: Add Apache Tomcat Server


1. If you haven't added Apache Tomcat to Eclipse:
- Go to `Window -> Preferences -> Server -> Runtime Environments`.
- Click `Add...` and select your Apache Tomcat installation directory.
- Click `Finish`.

Step 3: Create a Servlet


1. In the Project Explorer, right-click on the `src` folder.
2. Select `New -> Servlet`.
3. Inside the src folder, create a package and enter the package name (e.g In the example,
the package is named `com.example`) and the servlet class name (e.g., `MyServlet`).
4. Click `Next`.
5. Check the box that says "public static void main(String[] args)".
6.Choose the URL mapping (e.g., `/MyServlet`) and click `Next`.
7. Select the options you need and click `Finish`.
8.Eclipse will generate a basic class template with a main method.
Replace that code with the servlet code provided below:

Your servlet class and the structure should look like this:
javaCode
// File: MyServlet.java
package com.example;

import java.io.IOException;
import javax.servlet.ServletException;
import javax.servlet.annotation.WebServlet;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse;

@WebServlet("/MyServlet")
public class MyServlet extends HttpServlet {
private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

protected void doGet(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response) throws


ServletException, IOException {
response.getWriter().append("Hello from MyServlet!");
}

protected void doPost(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response) throws


ServletException, IOException {
// Handle POST requests if needed
}
}

Make sure that the servlet class is within the package you specified when you created the class.
After creating and saving the file, you can proceed with the remaining steps such as configuring
the deployment descriptor (web.xml) and running the project on the Tomcat server.

Step 4: Configure Deployment Descriptor (web.xml)


1. Open the `web.xml` file under the `WEB-INF` folder.
2. Add the following servlet mapping:

xmlCode
<servlet>
<servlet-name>MyServlet</servlet-name>
<servlet-class>com.example.MyServlet</servlet-class>
</servlet>
<servlet-mapping>
<servlet-name>MyServlet</servlet-name>
<url-pattern>/MyServlet</url-pattern>
</servlet-mapping>

Step 5: Run and Test


1. Right-click on your project, go to `Run As -> Run on Server`.
2. Choose your Tomcat server and click `Finish`.

Your servlet should now be accessible at `http://localhost:8080/YourProjectName/MyServlet`.

Understanding the Flow


1. **Initialization**: When the servlet is first requested, the container initializes it by calling its
`init()` method.
2. **Request Handling**: When a request is made to the servlet, the container invokes the
appropriate `doGet()` or `doPost()` method based on the request type.
3. **Processing Request and Generating Response**: In the example, the `doGet()` method
simply writes "Hello from MyServlet!" to the response.
4. **Deployment Descriptor (web.xml)**: The `web.xml` file is used for configuration, such as
servlet mappings.

Note:
This basic example illustrates the fundamental flow of a servlet.
You can expand on this foundation by handling more complex requests, connecting to
databases, or integrating with other technologies.

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