Java Server Pages
Java Server Pages (JSP) is a server-side technology that enables the creation of dynamic, platform-independent web applications by embedding Java code directly into HTML pages. It simplifies web development by allowing developers to separate presentation logic from business logic, with JSP files being compiled into servlets at runtime. JSP is part of the Java EE (Enterprise Edition) platform and is commonly used for building interactive web interfaces.
Developers should learn JSP when working on legacy Java web applications or in environments where server-side rendering with Java is required, such as enterprise systems or e-commerce platforms. It is particularly useful for projects that need to integrate with Java-based backends, leverage existing Java libraries, or require robust session management and database connectivity. However, for modern web development, newer technologies like Spring Boot or JavaScript frameworks are often preferred.