The Javaserver Pages (JSP) Expression Language (EL) is a
simple non-procedural scripting language that can be used
to evaluate dynamic expressions within a JSP page. Each EL
expression evaluates to a single value that is then expressed as
text in the output of the JSP (when used in template text), or
passed as a value to a JSP action.
As such, it is ideal for adding dynamic elements to the HTML
page (or other text output) generated by the execution of a JSP.
Servlets and Javaserver Pages is the first complete guide to building dynamic Java-based Web applications using the new Javaserver Pages 2.0 and Servlets 2.4. Servlets and Javaserver Pages (JSP) provide a robust solution to developing large, complex Web applications, including multiserver projects. In addition to built-in security, portability, and a Web server, they offer developers the freedom to work with any operating system that supports Javabe it Linux, Windows, OSX, or Solaris.
This authoritative book begins by explaining how to set up a Servlet and JSP development environment, including a discussion of containers, Java support, and installing and configuring Tomcat. The authors then thoroughly explore servlets and JSP, including significant coverage of custom tag libraries, newly available filters, and popular servlet and JSP design patterns. Readers can then test-drive the knowledge gained by constructing a book-support Web site.
