Unit-6 Java Server Pages

Unit-6: Java Server Pages
Java Server Pages (JSP) is a technology for creating dynamic, data-driven web pages. It is
based on Java and uses special tags in HTML to access Java code that can generate dynamic
content. JSP is executed on a web server and the generated HTML is sent to the client’s web
browser to be displayed. JSP is commonly used for creating interactive web sites, e-
commerce applications, and other types of dynamic web content.
Introducing Java Server Pages
Java Server Pages (JSP) is a server-side technology for creating dynamic, data-driven web
pages. It is based on Java and allows developers to embed Java code in HTML pages to
generate dynamic content.
JSP pages are executed on a web server and the output is sent to the client’s web browser as
HTML. JSP is used to create web applications that require dynamic content, such as
interactive web sites, e-commerce applications, and other types of dynamic web content.
JSP provides a number of built-in tags and APIs that make it easy to create dynamic content,
access databases, and perform other tasks commonly required in web applications. JSP also
allows developers to create custom tags, which can be used to encapsulate complex logic and
reuse code across multiple pages.
JSP pages are compiled into Java servlets at runtime, which are then executed on the server.
This provides the performance benefits of a Java-based solution with the simplicity of
HTML-based development.
Java Server Pages is a powerful technology for creating dynamic web pages that can be used
to create a wide range of web applications. It provides a flexible and extensible framework
for web development and is widely used in the industry for building large-scale web
applications
JSP Overview
JSP (JavaServer Pages) is a technology used to create dynamic web pages. It allows Java
code and HTML to be combined into a single file, with the Java code executed on the server
and the resulting HTML sent to the client’s web browser. JSP provides a simplified, fast way
to create dynamic web pages compared to servlets.
Example of a JSP page:

<%@ page language="java" contentType="text/html; charset=UTF-8"
pageEncoding="UTF-8"%>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Hello JSP</title>
</head>
<body>
<%
String name = "John Doe";
%>
<h1>Hello <%= name %></h1>
</body>
</html>
In this example, the JSP code is enclosed in <% ... %> tags. The code inside the tags is
executed on the server and the result is inserted into the HTML. The line <%= name %> is an
expression that outputs the value of the name variable into the HTML. When the JSP is
executed, the resulting HTML sent to the client’s web browser will be:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Hello JSP</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello John Doe</h1>

</body>
</html>
Setting Up the JSP Environment
To set up the JSP environment, you need to have the following components installed:
 Java Development Kit (JDK)

 A Java-enabled web server, such as Apache Tomcat
 A text editor or integrated development environment (IDE) for writing JSP pages,
such as Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA
Here’s the general process for setting up a JSP environment:
Install JDK: You can download the latest version of the JDK from the Oracle website. After
downloading, follow the instructions to install JDK on your computer.
Install a web server: Download and install a Java-enabled web server, such as Apache
Tomcat, from its official website.
Set up your text editor or IDE: Install a text editor or IDE that you prefer to use for writing
JSP pages. Many popular IDEs, such as Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA, have built-in support for
JSP development.
Configure the web server: Configure the web server to recognize JSP pages and specify the
location where the JSP pages will be stored. For example, in Apache Tomcat, you can
configure the web.xml file to map the .jsp extension to the JSP servlet.
Once you have completed these steps, you should have a working JSP environment that you
can use to develop and deploy JSP pages
Generating Dynamic Content
JSP is commonly used to generate dynamic content on web pages. This means that the
content of a web page can change based on user input, the current date and time, or other
variables.
Example of how to generate dynamic content using JSP:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Dynamic Content</title>
</head>
<body>
<%
java.util.Date today = new java.util.Date();
%>
<h1>Current Date and Time</h1>
<p><%= today %></p>
</body>
</html>
In this example, a java.util.Date object is created to represent the current date and time. The
value of the today variable is then inserted into the HTML using the expression <%= today
%>. When the JSP is executed, the resulting HTML sent to the client’s web browser will
display the current date and time.
This is just a simple example, but you can use JSP to generate dynamic content based on user
input, database queries, or any other source of data. The Java code inside the JSP can perform
calculations, make decisions, and generate HTML based on the data
Using Custom Tag Libraries and the JSP Standard Tag Library
Custom tag libraries and the JSP Standard Tag Library (JSTL) provide a way to encapsulate
complex and repetitive operations in JSP pages as reusable components. Custom tags can be
used to encapsulate HTML, Java code, and other JSP elements into a single component. The
JSTL is a collection of predefined custom tags that perform common operations, such as
conditional processing, iteration, URL manipulation, and database access.
Example of using a custom tag in JSP:
<%@ taglib prefix="my" uri="http://example.com/mytags" %>

<html>
<head>
<title>Custom Tag Example</title>
</head>
<body>
<my:hello />
</body>
</html>
In this example, the <%@ taglib ... %> directive declares that a custom tag library with the
prefix my is used in the JSP page. The uri attribute specifies the location of the tag library
definition. When the JSP is executed, the custom tag <my:hello /> will be processed by the
web server and the corresponding Java code for the tag will be executed.
Example of using the JSTL in JSP:
<%@ taglib prefix="c" uri="http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/core" %>
<html>
<head>
<title>JSTL Example</title>
</head>
<body>
<c:if test="${param.name != null}">
Hello, <c:out value="${param.name}" />
</c:if>
</body>
</html>
In this example, the <%@ taglib ... %> directive declares that the JSTL library with the
prefix c is used in the JSP page. The <c:if test="${param.name != null}"> tag is a conditional
processing tag that checks if the name parameter is present in the request. If
the name parameter is present, the <c:out value="${param.name}" /> tag outputs the value of
the name parameter.
By using custom tags and the JSTL, you can make your JSP pages more readable and
maintainable, and reuse complex operations across multiple pages
Processing Input and Output.
JSP provides several ways to process input and output in a web application. You can use JSP
expressions and scriptlets to insert dynamic data into the HTML, as well as use form inputs to
gather information from the user.
Example of processing input in JSP:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Processing Input</title>
</head>
<body>
<form action="process-input.jsp" method="post">
Name: <input type="text" name="name"><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
</body>
</html>
In this example, a HTML form with a text input and a submit button is defined. The
form’s action attribute specifies the JSP page that will process the form data, and
the method attribute specifies the HTTP method to use when submitting the form data.
Example of processing output in JSP:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Processing Output</title>
</head>
<body>
<%
String name = request.getParameter("name");
%>
<h1>Hello, <%= name %></h1>
</body>
</html>
In this example, the JSP page uses the request object to retrieve the value of
the name parameter submitted by the form. The value of the name variable is then inserted
into the HTML using the JSP expression <%= name %>. When the JSP is executed, the
resulting HTML sent to the client’s web browser will display a greeting with the user’s name.
You can also use the JSP Standard Tag Library (JSTL) to process input and output in a more
convenient way. For example, you can use the <c:out value="${...}" /> tag to output a value,
and the <c:set var="..." value="..." /> tag to set a variable. The JSTL also provides other tags
for URL manipulation, formatting, and internationalization

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Unit-6: Java Server Pages

Introducing Java Server Pages

Example of a JSP page:

String name = "John Doe";

<h1>Hello <%= name %></h1>

<h1>Hello John Doe</h1>

Setting Up the JSP Environment

 Java Development Kit (JDK)

Here’s the general process for setting up a JSP environment:

Generating Dynamic Content

Example of how to generate dynamic content using JSP:

<%@ page language="java" contentType="text/html; charset=UTF-8"

java.util.Date today = new java.util.Date();

<h1>Current Date and Time</h1>

<p><%= today %></p>

Example of using a custom tag in JSP:

<%@ taglib prefix="my" uri="http://example.com/mytags" %>

<title>Custom Tag Example</title>

Example of using the JSTL in JSP:

<%@ taglib prefix="c" uri="http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/core" %>

<c:if test="${param.name != null}">

Hello, <c:out value="${param.name}" />

Processing Input and Output.

Example of processing input in JSP:

<%@ page language="java" contentType="text/html; charset=UTF-8"

<form action="process-input.jsp" method="post">

Name: <input type="text" name="name"><br>

<input type="submit" value="Submit">

<%@ page language="java" contentType="text/html; charset=UTF-8"

String name = request.getParameter("name");

<h1>Hello, <%= name %></h1>

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