Compiling a JSP Source File

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 basic instructions for compiling a JSP source file.

To compile a JSP file:

  1. In the Explorer, click the Filesystems tab, and locate your JSP file.
  2. From the main menu, select Build and choose Compile.

    The status bar of the main window indicates the outcome of the compilation step. If the file compiles successfully, the status line indicates Finished.

tip By default, error pages and other JSP pages referenced using <jsp:include> or <jsp:forward> are compiled automatically with the main JSP file. You can modify the default settings by choosing JSP & Servlet Settings under the Building node in the Options window. JavaBeans components referenced by your JSP source file using <jsp:useBean> are also compiled automatically with the JSP file. This feature is not settable.
See also
Creating a JSP or Servlet File
Editing a JSP or Servlet File
Executing JSP and Servlet Files

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