This comprehensive course equips learners with the skills to design, develop, and manage dynamic web applications using Java Servlets and JDBC integration within the Java EE framework. Through a structured and hands-on approach, learners begin by exploring the core principles of servlet architecture, HTTP request handling, and server setup using Tomcat. As the course progresses, they will implement servlet lifecycle methods, configure initialization parameters, and construct scalable applications using the MVC pattern.



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This module introduces the foundational concepts of Java EE (J2EE) and the role of servlets in web applications. Learners will gain a practical understanding of servlet architecture, how to set up the environment using Tomcat, and implement basic servlet functionality through lifecycle methods and HTTP request handling. It builds the core knowledge required to develop and deploy servlet-based applications in a Java EE environment.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module explores the use of servlet configuration and context objects, enabling learners to manage shared application data and initialization parameters. The lessons focus on differentiating between ServletConfig and ServletContext, understanding their practical use cases, and configuring servlet behavior through load-on-startup mechanisms. This sets the stage for building efficient, state-aware web applications.
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5 videos3 assignments
This module introduces the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern within the context of Java Servlets. Learners will explore how to separate concerns in web application development, implement request dispatching using RequestDispatcher, and understand how forwarding and redirection operate within servlet-based architectures. Through practical code examples and guided explanation, this module emphasizes clean design and control flow in servlet applications.
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10 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on preserving user data across multiple interactions with a web application. Learners will explore the core techniques of session tracking in Java Servlets, including cookies, hidden fields, and URL rewriting. The lessons provide hands-on exposure to maintaining state in stateless HTTP environments, helping learners build more interactive and user-aware applications.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module extends session tracking by focusing on HTTP session objects and cookie-based authentication mechanisms. Learners will learn how to implement login/logout functionality using both session and cookie strategies. By building end-to-end examples, this module helps consolidate skills in user session control, secure access, and lifecycle handling of web interactions.
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7 videos3 assignments
This module introduces learners to database fundamentals and SQL operations in the context of Java web development. It begins with a foundational overview of relational databases and continues through practical SQL syntax, covering commands for data manipulation, definition, and constraint enforcement. Learners will understand how to prepare data environments for backend integration with servlet-based applications.
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14 videos4 assignments
This module bridges Java web applications with backend databases using JDBC (Java Database Connectivity). Learners will explore how to establish connections, perform CRUD operations, and securely interact with database systems through servlets. The lessons emphasize JDBC classes and interfaces, as well as best practices for real-world data handling.
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6 videos3 assignments
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6 videos3 assignments
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