CSBP 461: Internet Computing - MVC Architecture
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What is the primary benefit of using the MVC architecture in web applications?

  • Combines content and style for easier management
  • Simplifies the programming process
  • Centralizes control over requests (correct)
  • Reduces the number of pages needed in an application

In the MVC architecture, what does the Model primarily represent?

  • Data representation and business logic (correct)
  • Static resources like images and stylesheets
  • The flow of the application and how requests are handled
  • The user interface elements of the application

Which component is primarily responsible for rendering the data into a view in the MVC pattern?

  • Model
  • View (correct)
  • Database
  • Controller

How does the MVC architecture help in the maintenance of web applications?

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What does the Controller do in an MVC application?

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Which of the following statements about traditional applications is true?

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What kind of logic should the View ideally handle in an MVC application?

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Why is it important to manage relative URLs in MVC applications?

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What is the main purpose of using the MVC (Model 2) approach?

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How does a servlet interact with JSP pages in the Model 2 architecture?

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What scopes can beans be stored in when using a servlet?

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What is a primary benefit of using a Controller in application flow?

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Which method is used to read data from beans in JSP pages?

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What does the 'dispatcher.include()' method do in the provided code?

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Under which condition is using a Servlet the most effective approach?

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In the MVC architecture, what role do beans play?

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When should a combination of Servlets and JSP be utilized?

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What is the first step in implementing MVC with RequestDispatcher?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a Controller in MVC?

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When is it appropriate to use JSP solely for a project?

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What is a key consideration when a single request leads to varied looking results?

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What is the primary goal of request-based sharing in the context provided?

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In the RandomNumberServlet code, what method is used to forward the request to the JSP page?

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What happens if users do not provide their first and last names or any previous name in the session?

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What are the four scopes defined in JSP 1.2?

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In the MVC architecture, when is the page scope used?

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What data type does the NumberBean class primarily handle in its method?

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What action does the request.setAttribute method perform?

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What is the purpose of the setNumber method in the NumberBean class?

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In JSP 2.0, which expression is used to display the random number?

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Which method is called to forward a request to a JSP page?

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What kind of data-sharing approach is indicative of session management for tracking user names?

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What is a characteristic of the code request.setAttribute("customer", myCustomer);?

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Which of the following describes a possible outcome of not handling user names properly in session management?

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In the provided servlet code, what condition leads to the display of the unknown customer JSP page?

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What happens if a BankCustomer has a negative balance according to the servlet logic?

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How is the accessor method for a property invoked in JSP 2.0?

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What is the primary purpose of the NameBean class in session-based sharing?

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Which method in the NameBean class checks if a string value is missing?

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In the RegistrationServlet, what happens if the nameBean attribute is not found in the session?

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How does the RegistrationServlet forward the request to the JSP page?

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What is the output method used in JSP 2.0 to access properties from the NameBean?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes HttpSession?

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What would be the result if 'firstName' and 'lastName' are both null when creating a NameBean?

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What is displayed in the JSP after registration according to JSP 2.0?

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Flashcards

MVC Architecture

A design pattern that separates an application into three interconnected components: Model, View, and Controller. It promotes code reusability, maintainability, and testability.

Controller's Role

The Controller acts as the central hub of the application, handling user requests, processing data, and directing the flow to the appropriate View.

View's Responsibility

The View is responsible for displaying the data received from the Model in a visually appealing manner.

Model's Purpose

The Model represents the core data and logic of the application, interacting with the Controller to update and retrieve information.

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Benefits of MVC

MVC offers several advantages including Clean separation of concerns, Improved decoupling, Easier testing, and Collaborative development.

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Servlet Usage in MVC

Servlets act as Controllers in MVC, handling requests, processing business logic, and forwarding to the appropriate View.

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JSP Usage in MVC

JSPs serve as Views in MVC, responsible for dynamically rendering data received from the Model to the user.

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RequestDispatcher for MVC

RequestDispatcher enables dynamic content delivery in MVC by facilitating communication between Servlets and JSPs to render data.

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Controller (in MVC)

The central component that receives user requests, interacts with the Model to retrieve data, and chooses the appropriate View to display the information.

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Model (in MVC)

The data representation and business logic of the application. It can interact with databases, XML files, or other data sources.

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View (in MVC)

The presentation layer of the application responsible for displaying data received from the Model to the user.

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Traditional Applications

Web applications where the browser directly accesses the page, leading to a lack of centralized control and difficulty in separating content and style.

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MVC Applications

Web applications that use the MVC architecture, promoting centralized control, clean content and style separation, and improved maintainability.

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Data-Sharing Strategies

Different methods used to share data between the Model, View, and Controller, involving techniques such as session variables, request attributes, and database access.

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Request-Based Data Sharing

A data sharing approach where each request results in a new data instance. This ensures that each user gets fresh data, independent of other requests.

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Session-Based Data Sharing

A data sharing approach where data is stored and maintained across multiple requests within a user's session. This allows users to maintain their information across different pages and actions.

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JSP 2.0 El Expression

A syntax in JSP 2.0 that allows developers to access and manipulate data in JavaBeans using a simple and concise syntax. It uses a 'dot notation' to access bean properties.

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Bean in JSP 2.0

A Java class that encapsulates data and methods, acting as a container for information. InJSP 2.0, beans are often used to store and retrieve data dynamically.

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HttpServletRequest Object

In Java Servlets, this object represents the client's request and carries information such as request parameters, headers, and cookies.

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RequestDispatcher Object

A servlet object used to forward or include the execution of another servlet or JSP page within the current request.

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HttpServletResponse Object

In Java Servlets, this object represents the server's response to the client's request and is used to generate the output.

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Servlet in Java

A Java class used to extend the functionality of a web server. Servlets handle client requests and generate dynamic content to be sent back to the user.

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Session-Based Sharing

A data-sharing approach where information is stored in the user's session, allowing access within the same browser session.

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Serializable Class

A class that can be converted into a byte stream for storage or transmission, typically used for session data.

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Session Attribute

A key-value pair stored in the user's session, allowing access to session data in Servlets and JSPs.

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HttpServletRequest

An object representing the client's request to a Servlet, carrying information about the request.

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HttpSession

An object representing the user's session, providing access to session data and methods.

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RequestDispatcher

An object that forwards a request to another resource within the application, such as a JSP or Servlet.

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JSP Expression Language (EL)

A language used in JSPs to access and manipulate data from Java objects and session attributes.

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ServletContext

An object representing the entire web application, providing shared access to data and resources.

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JSP 1.2 Scopes

JSP 1.2 offered four scopes for sharing data: request, session, application, and page. Each scope determines the lifespan and accessibility of data within a web application.

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Request Scope

Data stored in the request scope is accessible only during the current HTTP request. It's useful for passing data between a servlet and a specific JSP page.

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Session Scope

The session scope allows data to be stored and accessed across multiple HTTP requests from the same user. It's ideal for maintaining user-specific data like login information.

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Application Scope

Data stored in the application scope is global to the entire web application and accessible to all users. It's suited for shared resources like connection pools or application configuration.

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Page Scope

The page scope was available in JSP 1.2 but is not used in modern Model 2 (MVC) architectures.

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JSP 2.0 Implicit Object Access

In JSP 2.0, accessing data stored in the request scope is simplified using implicit objects. You can reference properties of a stored object by using the name you set in the servlet, followed by a dot and the property name.

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Data Sharing in MVC

In MVC, the controller (a servlet) is responsible for populating a JavaBean with data and then passing it to the appropriate JSP (view) using the request scope.

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MVC (Model 2)

A web application design pattern that separates concerns (Model: data, View: presentation, Controller: logic) for better organization and maintainability.

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include() method

This method of RequestDispatcher inserts the content of another resource (JSP, servlet, HTML, etc.) into the current page.

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JSP Page (View)

A page written with JSP scripting language that combines HTML with server-side Java code to dynamically generate web content.

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Servlet (Controller)

A Java class that extends the HttpServlet class and handles HTTP requests from clients, performs logic, and prepares data for the View.

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Study Notes

CSBP 461: Internet Computing - MVC Architecture

  • Internet Computing course covering the integration of Servlets and JSP using the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern.
  • MVC: An architectural design pattern that separates a web application into three distinct modules: Model, View, and Controller. This improves code organization and maintainability.
  • Traditional Applications: These applications lack centralized control and typically have poor separation of content/style, making maintenance and expansion challenging. Requests and responses occur directly with the page.
  • MVC Applications: These applications centralize control, improving content/style separation. They are often more involved to produce but are easier to maintain and expand. A browser accesses a "controller" which manages the request to the Model and View.
  • Design Pattern: A pattern developed to assist programmers with common problems. Serving as blueprints for constructing solutions.
  • Typical/Patisserie Flow: Illustrates a simple analogy of the MVC request/response process. A client requests a treat (a request), the baker (controller) gathers ingredients (the model). The baker chooses the pan (view) to create the treat (response).

Benefits of MVC

  • Separation of Interests: Each module (model, view, controller) focuses on a specific task, reducing complexity.
  • Centralized Business Logic: Model handles the business logic, keeping it consistent.
  • Centralized Display Logic: The view handles formatting and presentation; the controller handles the application workflow.
  • Centralized Access: Control is centralized; facilitating more efficient maintainability.
  • Clean Separation of Content/Style: This separates content (data) from presentation (view).
  • Improved Decoupling: Makes the system more flexible and maintainable by separating the modules.
  • Easier Testing: Individual modules are testable.
  • Facilitate Teamwork: Reduces complexity and allows developers to specialize on different modules.

Components of MVC

  • Controller: Dispatches requests and handles control flow. It manages communication between the model and the view. Centralizes the logic.
  • Model: Represents data and business logic. Handles data access and manipulations pertinent to the backend application.
  • View: Responsible for data representation and user interaction. It primarily handles presentation logic (or display logic).
  • Example of Model (Ingredient): Represents data and business logic. May be a database or XML file.
  • Example of View (Pan): Displays data to the user. Usually HTML/PDF/XML, or Javascript, and is responsible for presenting the data to the client. Contains no computational logic or complex interactions.
  • JSP (Java Server Pages) and Servlets: Web application components used in the MVC implementation for handling requests and responses.

Request Sharing

  • Servlet-only: Works well with binary formats and static layouts or where redirection is necessary.
  • JSP-only: Suitable when the format/layout is mostly fixed.
  • Combined (MVC): Preferred for requests with different looking results, large teams with varied specializations, complicated data processing, and fixed/variable layouts.
  • Request forwarding Example: Demonstrates how a servlet forwards a request to a JSP page based on the operation requested.
  • jsp:useBean tags: Indicates how jsp pages should access data objects created by servlets (with the help of the controler and request).

Data-sharing Strategies

  • Request-based: Ideal when data needs to be unique every time.
  • Session-based: Better suited when a client's information may need to persist across multiple requests.
  • Context-based: Good for when an application has data meant for shared usage.
  • Relative URLs in JSP Pages: URLs, that are often used in tags such as or in web pages should be treated as relative to the location of the Servlet.

Applying MVC to Bank Accounts

  • Bean (BankCustomer): Represents the customer information involved in retrieving a balance from a database.
  • Servlet Logic: Demonstrates how a servlet retrieves customer information from a database and determines which JSP page to forward to based on the customer's account balance, and other factors.
  • JSP Logic: Shows how JSP uses the data from the servlet to display the results, which could include error pages, warning pages, etc. Typical customer information to display would be the name of the customer, their balance, and associated page content relevant to their account balance.

Request-Based Data Sharing

  • Bean: Example Java code for a NumberBean class that generates a random number.
  • Servlet: Example Java code for a RandomNumberServlet that generates the random number, sets the attribute, and forwards the request to the JSP.
  • JSP 1.2 and 2.0: Example JSP code (using jsp:useBean and <jsp:getProperty/> tags) and $ for displaying the number to the user.

Session-Based Data Sharing

  • Bean: Example for a NameBean class that stores user first and last names.
  • Servlet: Example RegistrationServlet uses the session to keep a record of a user's name.
  • JSP (1.2 and 2.0): Example JSP uses jsp:getProperty to display the name stored in the session.

ServletContext-Based Data Sharing

  • Bean: Example Java class PrimeBean which stores a prime number, useful throughout different requests without re-calculation.
  • Servlet: Example Java code PrimeServlet that retrieves a prime number or computes a new one if needed.
  • JSP (1.2 and 2.0): Example JSP uses the stored application-scope variable.
  • Forwarding vs. Including: Explanation of when to use forward and include in RequestDispatcher for JSP processing.

Comparing Data Sharing Approaches

  • Request, Session, and Context: Summary of when to use each approach based on the goal of the application data and the nature of its desired output.

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