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Applet and Servlet Communication

Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 EDT

Java servlets provide a new way to develop server-side solutions. They provide the features of traditional CGI scripts with the additional benefits of efficiency and portability. Currently, major corporations are making the migration from CGI scripts to Java servlets. As a result, the demand for applet and servlet communication is on the rise.

Developing 3-Tier Database Applications with Java Servlets

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 EST

The drive to create a successful Web site has resulted in Web applications that are interactive and informative. A wealth of information is stored in corporate databases and there is a rush to publish this information on the Web. Corporations' traditional client/server applications are being edged out by Web-based applications. This occurrence is possible thanks to the universal client, the Web browser.

Migrating CGI Scripts to Java Servlets

Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 EST

Introduction The rapid acceptance of Java for client and server applications has created an immediate need to move existing CGI scripts to Java servlets. Java servlets are server-side components that can extend the functionality of a Java-enabled web server. Currently, there are a number of enterprise web applications that provide server-side functionality with CGI scripts. Java servlets provide a number of enhancements to the current CGI architecture.