what are these servlets

Archies Gomes

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can anyone please tell me why and when servlets are used?

[corrected spelling, reduced from ten to one question mark - Dave]
[ November 18, 2005: Message edited by: David O'Meara ]

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check out the book below. Or better still, search google

Servlet Book

Bosun (SCJP, SCWCD).
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David O'Meara

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A Java application runs on the client machine 'inside' a JVM.
An Applet is a Java program which runs in a browser inside an 'Applet container', ie something designed to contain an Applet.
A Servlet is a Java program which runs on a server inside a 'Servlet container', ie something designed to contain an Servlet.

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Wow, that is a pretty broad question that could potentially generate a lot of answers.

Servlets play a similar role that CGI programs did back in the "old" days of the web. They provide dynamic content and "just in time" web pages. However, servlets can be much more than just a helper app. I would recommend googling for Servlet Tutorial" or checking out Head First Servlets & JSP for a thorough introduction.
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