Learn JSP: prepared for the beginners to help them understand basic functionality of Java Server Pages (JSP) to develop your web applications

Java Server Pages (JSP) is a server-side programming technology that enables the creation of dynamic, platform-independent methods for building Web-based applications. JSP has access to the entire family of Java APIs, including the JDBC API to access enterprise databases. This book will teach you how to use Java Server Pages to develop your web applications in simple and easy steps.

Why Learn JSP?

JavaServer Pages often serve the same purpose as programs implemented using the Common Gateway Interface (CGI). But JSP offers several advantages in comparison with the CGI.

This book has been prepared for beginners to help them understand the basic functionality of Java Server Pages (JSP) to develop their web applications. After completing this book you will find yourself at a moderate level of expertise in using JSP from where you can take yourself to the next levels.

We assume you have little knowledge of how web applications work over HTTP, what is web server and what is web browsers. It will be great if you have some knowledge of web application development using any programming language.