Servlet - Terms used
We have already learnt the difference between the Servlet and CGI. In this tutorial we are learning the different terms used in the Java Servlets.
Different Terms used in Servlet Technology :
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| HTTP Protocol | allows web servers and browsers to exchange data over the web |
| Get and Post method | Methods for a request-response data between a client and server |
| Container | Run time environment for Java EE applications |
| Application Server | A server that exposes business logic to client applications through various protocols including HTTP. |
| Web Server | A server that handles HTTP protocol. |
| Content Type | HTTP header which provides the description about what are you sending to the browser. |
| Deployment | Activity by which make a web application available for use |