Creating First Servlet Application using NetBeans IDE

Java Servlets are used to build dynamic web applications by processing client requests and generating responses on the server. NetBeans IDE simplifies servlet development by providing built-in tools for project creation, configuration, and deployment. In this guide, we will create our first servlet application using NetBeans.

• NetBeans supports Java EE features required for servlet development.
• A servlet container like GlassFish or Tomcat is needed to run the application.

Prerequisites

• Install Netbeans 8.2
• plugin Java EE Version
• GlassFish 5.0 Server.

Steps to Create Servlet Application using NetBeans IDE

Follow the steps to create and run a simple Servlet application using NetBeans IDE.

Step 1: Create Web Application

Choose File > New > Java Web > Web Application. Specify Project Name, Location, and Folder

Step 2: Configure Server

Select the deployment server (Apache Tomcat or GlassFish), choose the Java EE version, set the context path, and then click Next or Finish to proceed.

Step 3: Add Servlet Class

Under Source Packages, right-click -> New -> Servlet -> Enter class name and package.

Step 4: Configure Servlet Deployment

Define servlet name and URL pattern using web.xml or annotations.

Step 5: Write Servlet Logic

Implement request-handling logic inside doGet() or doPost() methods in the servlet class.

Step 6: Create Index HTML Page

Create index.html to call the servlet or send input.

Step 7: Build and Run Project

Click Clean and Build, then Run the project.

Step 8: View Output

Open browser and observe the output on localhost using the defined URL.