This document provides an introduction to Java Servlets, detailing their purpose and advantages in creating dynamic content compared to static content. It covers the Servlet API, lifecycle, and practical examples, including how to work with databases using JDBC. The content is structured to guide readers from basic concepts to more advanced implementations.

1. Unit 1
Introduction to Java Servlets

2. Unit Structure
3.1 Objectives
3.2 The Need for Dynamic Content
3.2.1 Introduction
3.2.2 Dynamic content vs static content
3.2.3 Areas to implement Dynamic Content
3.3 Java Servlet Technology
3.3.1 Use of Servlet
3.3.2 CGI (Common Gateway Interface)
3.3.3 Servlet Technology
3.4 Why Servlets
3.5 What can Servlets do

3. 3- Introduction to Java Servlets: The Need for Dynamic Content, Java
Servlet Technology, Why Servlets? What can Servlets do?
4- Servlet API and Lifecycle: Java Servlet API, The Servlet Skeleton, The
Servlet Life Cycle, A Simple Welcome Servlet
5- Working with Servlets: Getting Started, Using Annotations Instead of
Deployment Descriptor.
6-Working with Databases: What Is JDBC? JDBC Architecture, Accessing
Database, The Servlet GUI and Database Example.