Java Server Pages

• Combines HTML and Java.
• Have the artists write the HTML, and enclose the Java within <% and %> tags.
• The compiler will basically turn this into a servlet, but it allows some freedom in separating the presentation from the logic.  You don't have to make a bunch of print statements to generate the HTML.
• The server handles the compiling for you.  The first time the page is called, it compiles the JSP into a class.  Thus, it is often a good idea to call it once yourself as soon as you release it.  You need to give your server access to do so.
• With JSPs,
• You get the full access and power of Java.
• You get the option of choosing the platform that works best for you.  If you find that a different operating system gives you better scalability as your needs grow, you are free to upgrade without changing your code!
• To properly show errors in Internet Explorer 5.x, choose Tools-Internet Options-Advanced, then uncheck "Show friendly HTTP error messages".

Created by:  Brandan Jones December 17, 2001