HowTo:Create a JSP Page and Java Controller

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This example shows how a JSP Page and a Controller Class interact to let the user:

• add records to a Mailing List object
• do a SQL search for (one or more) records
• update records

Overview

A JSP Page and a controller Class are created to update a mailing list. {{#if |

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Prerequisites

• A "Mailing List" object must created, with two fields: contact_name and contact_email

Developing the Application

Create the Java class

1. Follow the instructions at Add a Class
2. Copy and paste the contents of AddUpdateController.java into the Class
3. Save the class

Create the JSP Page

1. Follow the instructions at Add a Page to create AddUpdate.jsp
2. Copy and paste the contents of AddUpdate.jsp
3. Save the JSP page

Try it Out

To test the project, visit the following URL:

https://{yourDomain}/networking/pages/AddUpdate.jsp
(A valid username and password is required to log in to the platform.)