Although there are some differences, the compilation of a JSP
source file proceeds in much the same way as other file types
in the IDE. The main difference is that the compilation of a JSP source file involves a
preliminary phase where the JSP source file (.jsp
)
is translated into a servlet source file (.java
).
The servlet source file is then compiled into a .class
file
like any other Java program.
The following are the minimal instructions for compiling a JSP source file. For complete information on compiling files in the IDE, including choosing a compiler and configuring it, see Compiling Programs.
To compile a JSP file:
The status bar of the main window indicates the outcome of the compilation step. If the file compiles successfully, the status line indicates Finished.
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By default, error pages and other
JSP pages referenced using
<jsp:useBean> , <jsp:include> , or
<jsp:forward>
are compiled automatically with the main JSP file. To change that
default setting, select Tools ![]() |
See also | |
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Creating a JSP or Servlet File Editing a JSP or Servlet File Running a JSP or Servlet File |