JSP Syntax

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Expanded Syntax Reference

Output Comment Generates a comment that can be viewed in the HTML source file.

Hidden Comment Documents the JSP page but is not sent to the client.

Declaration Declares a variable or method valid in the scripting language used in the page.

Expression Contains an expression valid in the scripting language used in the page.

Scriptlet Contains a code fragment valid in the scripting language used in the page.

Include Directive Includes a file of text or code when the JSP page is translated.

Page Directive Defines attributes that apply to an entire JSP page.

Taglib Directive Defines a tag library and prefix for the custom tags used in the JSP page.

<jsp:forward> Forwards a client request to an HTML file, JSP file, or servlet for processing.

<jsp:getProperty> Gets the value of a Bean property so that you can display it in a JSP page.

<jsp:include> Sends a request to an object and includes the result in a JSP file.

<jsp:plugin> Downloads a Java plugin to the client Web browser to execute an applet or Bean.

<jsp:setProperty> Sets a property value or values in a Bean.

<jsp:useBean> Locates or instantiates a Bean with a specific name and scope.

Expanded Syntax Reference
Output Comment	Generates a comment that can be viewed in the HTML source file.
Hidden Comment	Documents the JSP page but is not sent to the client.
Declaration	Declares a variable or method valid in the scripting language used in the page.
Expression	Contains an expression valid in the scripting language used in the page.
Scriptlet	Contains a code fragment valid in the scripting language used in the page.
Include Directive	Includes a file of text or code when the JSP page is translated.
Page Directive	Defines attributes that apply to an entire JSP page.
Taglib Directive	Defines a tag library and prefix for the custom tags used in the JSP page.
<jsp:forward>	Forwards a client request to an HTML file, JSP file, or servlet for processing.
<jsp:getProperty>	Gets the value of a Bean property so that you can display it in a JSP page.
<jsp:include>	Sends a request to an object and includes the result in a JSP file.
<jsp:plugin>	Downloads a Java plugin to the client Web browser to execute an applet or Bean.
<jsp:setProperty>	Sets a property value or values in a Bean.
<jsp:useBean>	Locates or instantiates a Bean with a specific name and scope.