Intended for web developers with some previous experience of Java, Java Servlet Programming, Second Edition, offers a solid introduction to the world of Java development with Servlets and related technologies. This superior, particularly in explaining how to program dynamic Web content using Java Servlets, with a good introduction to all the APIs, programming techniques, and tips you need to be successful with this standard. Besides a useful guide to APIs, this book looks at various techniques for saving session state, and shows how Servlets can work together to power Web sites. Short sections on application frameworks such as tea, WebMacro, Element Construction Set (ECS), XMLC, and JavaServer Pages (JSP) let you explore what's out there for Java developers today with a survey of some current tools that can accelerate creation of new web applications. The text concludes with a reference section on Servlet APIs (and other materials) that will be useful for any developer working Dragan. - Richard Topics covered: Overview and history Fundamentals of Java Servlets HTTP Web applications (including deployment and configuration using XML files) The Servlet Lifecycle (initialization, request processing, cleanup, and caching) multimedia content (images and compressed content) WAP and WML for wireless Servlet content of the session tracking techniques (hidden form fields, cookies, and URL rewriting) Security issues with Servlets (including certificates and SSL) Tutorial for JDBC and database programming using Java applets and Servlets Servlet collaboration with quick introduction to the Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Internationalization issue of third party applications Survey Servlet framework and tool: Tea, WebMacro, Element Contruction Set (ECS), XMLC, and JavaServer Pages (JSP) Miscellaneous tips for Servlets (including sending an e-mail and using regular expressions) Description of a new 2 , 3 Servlet API spec Servlet API quick reference