I have a unique request and I'm not sure if it's possible. I'm working on a simple web app (just
JSP's and
Servlets). The requirements ask for dynamic links in the application page that open content in a new browser window or tab. No problem there.
Well, now they're asking for dynamic links in this new browser page that will change the content in the original window and take the browser's focus back to that window or tab. Can this be done? Is there a way to maintain the session state of that first browser window and somehow allow the servlet to pass control back to that browser window and change its content via url args?
I'm sure there's a better approach to solving this requirement but I'm afraid there's not enough time to change the entire architecture or adopt something like AJAX.
Thanks!