JSP (JavaServer Pages) Syllabus
1. Introduction to JSP
- What is JSP?
- JSP vs Servlet
- JSP Life Cycle
- Setting up the environment (Apache Tomcat, IDE)
- First JSP program
2. JSP Architecture
- Translation and compilation phases
- JSP vs HTML
- Role of Web.xml
- Deployment descriptor basics
3. JSP Scripting Elements
- Scriptlets (<% %>)
- Expressions (<%= %>)
- Declarations (<%! %>)
- Using Java code inside JSP
- Best practices to reduce Java code in JSP
4. JSP Directives
- Page directive
- Include directive
- Taglib directive
- import, contentType, session, errorPage attributes
5. JSP Implicit Objects
- request, response, out, session, application
- config, pageContext, page, exception
- Using implicit objects in practical applications
6. JSP Standard Actions
- <jsp:include>
- <jsp:forward>
- <jsp:param>
- <jsp:useBean>, <jsp:setProperty>, <jsp:getProperty>
7. JSP Expression Language (EL)
- EL syntax and usage: ${}
- Implicit objects in EL (param, sessionScope, applicationScope, etc.)
- Operators in EL
- Accessing JavaBeans using EL
8. JavaBeans in JSP
- Creating and using JavaBeans
- Data encapsulation with JavaBeans
- Connecting JSP and JavaBean with <jsp:useBean>
9. JSP and Database (JDBC Integration)
- Connecting to MySQL/Oracle
- Performing CRUD operations from JSP
- Displaying dynamic data in JSP pages
- Using DAO pattern for data access
10. JSP and Servlet Integration
- Forwarding between JSP and Servlets
- Sharing data with RequestDispatcher
- MVC pattern using Servlet and JSP
11. Session Management in JSP
- Cookies
- Hidden fields
- URL rewriting
- HttpSession object
12. Error Handling and Debugging
- try-catch in JSP
- Error pages and exception handling
- Using errorPage and isErrorPage attributes
13. Custom Tags and JSTL
- Introduction to custom tags
- Tag libraries and taglib directive
- JSTL Core tags: c:forEach, c:if, etc.
- JSTL SQL, XML, and function tags
14. Filters and Listeners (Optional but recommended)
- What are filters?
- Writing and mapping filters
- Servlet context and request listeners
15. Best Practices and Security
- Avoiding scriptlets in JSP
- Using MVC and separating logic from views
- Basic form validation
- Securing JSP applications
16. Mini Projects
- Student Result Management
- Online Feedback Form
- Simple Login/Signup System
- Dynamic Blog Page