Can i start or run a part of code when we first deploy a WAR file?

[ayyappa karamsetty]

Hey folks,

Is there any method or API that i can use so that when ever i deploy a new WAR file, a part of code should execute or perhaps when tomcat starts, the respective servlet should start or run a code continuously.

[Joe Harry]

Have a look here:

http://www.coderanch.com/t/530997/Tomcat/Starting-Servlet-automaticaally-when-tomcat