W23 answers

Q.1 (a) Socket Class Usage with Example

The Socket class in Java provides network communication capabilities. It allows you to create
sockets that represent connections between two programs running on a network. Here's
how it's used:
Creating a Socket:

import java.io.IOException;
import java.net.InetAddress;
import java.net.Socket;

public class SocketExample {

public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
// Connect to a server on localhost port 8080
Socket socket = new Socket(InetAddress.getLocalHost(), 8080);

// Use the socket for communication (e.g., sending and receiving data)

socket.close(); // Close the socket when finished

}
}
Communication (Streams):
 Once a socket is created, you can use input and output streams to send and receive data.
 Common streams include InputStream for reading and OutputStream for writing.
 Data is typically sent/received as bytes and needs to be converted based on the
communication protocol.
Applications:
 Building client-server applications.
 Web development (HTTP communication).
 Network programming (chat applications, file transfers).

Q.1 (b) Statement vs. PreparedStatement

Both Statement and PreparedStatement interfaces in Java are used for executing SQL
statements in JDBC. However, they differ in key aspects:

Feature Statement PreparedStatement

SQL Statement Accepts raw SQL string Uses placeholders (?) for dynamic values
 Handling

Higher risk due to direct Lower risk as parameters are bound

SQL Injection Risk
string concatenation separately

Less efficient for repeated More efficient for repeated statements with
Performance
statements binding

Supports parameter binding using set

Parameter Binding Not supported directly
methods (setInt, setString, etc.)

Q.1 (c) JSP Action Tags with Example

JSP Action Tags are custom tags used to perform specific actions within JSP pages. They
extend the functionality of JSP by allowing developers to encapsulate common tasks and
improve code reusability. Here are some common action tags:

1. jstl:if: Conditionally includes content based on an expression's evaluation.

Java
<c:if test="${user.loggedIn}">
Welcome back, ${user.name}!
</c:if>
2. jstl:forEach: Iterates over a collection of objects and executes its body for each item.
Java
<c:forEach var="item" items="${products}">
<p>Product: ${item.name} - Price: ${item.price}</p>
</c:forEach>
3. html:form: Creates an HTML form with various form elements.
Java
<form:form action="submit.do" method="post">
<label for="username">Username:</label>
<form:input path="username" type="text" />
<br>
<label for="password">Password:</label>
<form:password path="password" type="password" />
<br>
<input type="submit" value="Login">
</form:form>
4. html:link: Creates an HTML hyperlink.
<html:link href="about.jsp">About Us</html:link>
5. custom tags: You can create your own custom tags to encapsulate specific functionalities
within your application.
6. sql:query: This tag simplifies database access by allowing you to execute SQL queries
directly within your JSP page. However, it's generally recommended to use a separate data
access layer for better separation of concerns and security.
Java
<%@ taglib uri="http://java.sql.jsp/sql" prefix="sql" %>

<sql:query var="users" dataSource="jdbc/myDS">

SELECT * FROM users
</sql:query>

<ul>
<c:forEach var="user" items="${users.rows}">
<li>Name: ${user.name}</li>
</c:forEach>
</ul>
In this example:
 <%@ taglib ... %> imports the sql tag library.
 sql:query defines a query with a data source reference (jdbc/myDS) and stores the results in a
variable (users).
 JSTL core tags (c:forEach) are used to iterate over the query results and display user names.

7. bean:write: This tag retrieves a property value from a JavaBean object stored in a specific
scope (e.g., request, session, application).
Java
<%@ taglib uri="http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/core" prefix="c" %>
<%@ taglib uri="http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/bean" prefix="bean" %>

<%-- Assume a bean named "message" is available in the request scope --%>

<p>Message: <bean:write name="message" scope="request" /></p>

Here:
 The tag retrieves the message property from a bean in the request scope and displays its
value within a paragraph element.

Q.2 (a) HTTP and Request Methods

1. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol):
o The foundation of communication between web clients (browsers) and servers.
o Defines a set of rules for exchanging information over the web.
o Works on a request-response model:
 Client sends an HTTP request to a server.
 Server processes the request and sends back an HTTP response.
2. HTTP Request Methods:
o GET: Used to retrieve data from a server.
 Often used for fetching web pages, images, and other resources.
 Parameters can be appended to the URL as a query string (e.g., /search?q=java).
o POST: Used to submit data to a server.
 Typically used for form submissions, login credentials, or uploading files.
 Data is sent in the request body instead of the URL.
Detailed Explanation:
1. GET Request:
 Simpler method that sends data as part of the URL after a ? symbol.
 Limited data size due to URL length restrictions.
 Suitable for retrieving information without modifying server data.
Example:
Client request: `GET /products?category=electronics HTTP/1.1`
Server response: (HTML content containing a list of electronic products)
2. POST Request:
 More flexible method that sends data in the request body.
 Data is typically encoded as a form submission (e.g., application/x-www-form-urlencoded) or
JSON format.
 Suitable for submitting form data, uploading files, or actions that modify server data.
Example:
Client request (form submission):

```
POST /login HTTP/1.1
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded

username=johndoe&password=secret
```

Server response: (Success or failure message for login attempt)

Q.2 (b) Scripting Elements in JSP

 JSP provides various scripting elements to embed Java code within JSP pages. These
elements allow you to dynamically generate content, interact with databases, and control
the flow of your web application. Here are some common elements:
1. <% %> Scriptlets:
o Delimiters for embedding Java code directly in JSP.
o Can be used for any Java code, including variable declarations, logic statements, and
expressions.
2. <jsp:expression>:
o Evaluates a Java expression and inserts the result into the output.
o Useful for displaying dynamic values or results of calculations.
3. <jsp:useBean>:
o Creates or retrieves a JavaBean from a specific scope (e.g., request, session, application).
o Provides access to bean properties and methods within the JSP page.
4. <jsp:setProperty>:
o Sets a property value on a JavaBean stored in a specific scope.
o Useful for collecting user input or manipulating bean data.
5. JSTL (JavaServer Pages Standard Tag Library):
o Provides a set of custom tags for common tasks like looping, conditional logic, formatting,
and internationalization.
o Improves code readability and separation of concerns by separating presentation logic from
Java code.

Q.2 (c) Client-Server String Processing (Connection-Oriented)

Here's a program demonstrating client-server string processing using TCP sockets
(connection-oriented):
Client (Java):
Java
import java.io.*;
import java.net.*;

public class StringProcessingClient {

public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
// Connect to server on localhost port 8080
Socket socket = new Socket("localhost", 8080);

// Send string to server

 String message = "This is a test string.";
OutputStream os = socket.getOutputStream();
os.write(message.getBytes());

// Receive response from server

InputStream is = socket.getInputStream();
byte[] buffer = new byte[1024];
int bytesRead = is.read(buffer);
String response = new String(buffer, 0, bytesRead);

System.out.println("Server response: " + response);

socket.close();
}
}
Server (Java):
Java
import java.io.*;
import java.net.*;

public class StringProcessingServer {

public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
// Create server socket and listen for connections on port 8080
ServerSocket serverSocket = new ServerSocket(8080);
Socket clientSocket = serverSocket.accept(); // Wait for a client connection

// Receive string from client

InputStream is = clientSocket.getInputStream();
byte[] buffer = new byte[1024];
int bytesRead = is.read(buffer);
String receivedString = new String(buffer, 0, bytesRead);

// Process string (count words, characters, digits)

int wordCount = countWords(receivedString);
int charCount = receivedString.length();
int digitCount = countDigits(receivedString);

// Prepare response string

String response = "String: " + receivedString + "\n" +
"Word count: " + wordCount + "\n" +
"Character count: " + charCount + "\n" +
"Digit count: " + digitCount;

// Send response back to client

OutputStream os = clientSocket.getOutputStream();
os.write(response.getBytes());

// Close connections
clientSocket.close();
serverSocket.close();
 }

private static int countWords(String str) {

// Split string by whitespace and return the number of words
return str.trim().split("\\s+").length;
}

private static int countDigits(String str) {

// Count occurrences of characters '0' to '9'
int count = 0;
for (char c : str.toCharArray()) {
if (Character.isDigit(c)) {
count++;
}
}
return count;
}
}
Explanation:
 The client program connects to the server on port 8080, sends a string, and receives the
processed response.
 The server listens for connections, reads the received string, performs word, character, and
digit counting logic, and sends the results back to the client.
 The countWords and countDigits methods are helper functions for counting words and digits,
respectively.

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2(C)
Here's a JDBC program for an Employee Management application with functionalities for
inserting multiple records and displaying them in reverse order:

import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.DriverManager;
import java.sql.PreparedStatement;
import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.SQLException;

public class EmployeeManagement {

private static final String JDBC_DRIVER = "com.mysql.cj.jdbc.Driver"; // Replace with your JDBC driver
class name
private static final String DB_URL = "jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/your_database_name"; // Replace
with your connection URL
private static final String USER = "your_username"; // Replace with your database username
private static final String PASSWORD = "your_password"; // Replace with your database password
 public static void main(String[] args) {
Connection connection = null;
PreparedStatement insertStmt = null;
PreparedStatement selectStmt = null;
ResultSet rs = null;

try {
// Register JDBC driver
Class.forName(JDBC_DRIVER);

// Open connection
connection = DriverManager.getConnection(DB_URL, USER, PASSWORD);

// Insert multiple employee records (replace with your data)

String[] employeeData = {
"John Doe, 1234567890, Address 1",
"Jane Smith, 9876543210, Address 2",
"Michael Lee, 0123456789, Address 3"
};

insertStmt = connection.prepareStatement("INSERT INTO Employee (EmpName, Phone, Address)

VALUES (?, ?, ?)");
for (String data : employeeData) {
String[] parts = data.split(",");
insertStmt.setString(1, parts[0].trim());
insertStmt.setString(2, parts[1].trim());
insertStmt.setString(3, parts[2].trim());
insertStmt.executeUpdate();
}
System.out.println("Employees inserted successfully!");

// Display all records in reverse order

selectStmt = connection.prepareStatement("SELECT * FROM Employee ORDER BY Emp_ID DESC");
rs = selectStmt.executeQuery();

System.out.println("\nEmployee Records (Reverse Order):");

while (rs.next()) {
System.out.println("Emp ID: " + rs.getInt("Emp_ID") +
", Name: " + rs.getString("EmpName") +
", Phone: " + rs.getString("Phone") +
", Address: " + rs.getString("Address"));
}

} catch (ClassNotFoundException e) {
System.err.println("Error: Class not found: " + e.getMessage());
} catch (SQLException e) {
System.err.println("Error: SQLException: " + e.getMessage());
} finally {
// Close resources
try {
 if (rs != null) rs.close();
if (insertStmt != null) insertStmt.close();
if (selectStmt != null) selectStmt.close();
if (connection != null) connection.close();
} catch (SQLException e) {
System.err.println("Error: SQLException while closing resources: " + e.getMessage());
}
}
}
}
Explanation:
1. Replace placeholders like your_database_name, your_username, and your_password with your
actual database credentials.
2. The program connects to the database using the provided connection details.
3. It defines an array employeeData containing sample employee information (name, phone,
address) in a comma-separated format.
4. A PreparedStatement is used for inserting multiple records using a loop. This helps prevent
SQL injection vulnerabilities.
5. After inserting records, another PreparedStatement retrieves all employees ordered by Emp_ID
in descending order.
6. The program iterates through the results and displays employee details using ResultSet.
7. Finally, all resources (result set, statements, and connection) are closed to avoid resource
leaks.

This program demonstrates basic data insertion and retrieval using JDBC. You can extend it
to include functionalities like deleting or updating employee records by implementing
additional functionalities.

Q.3 (a) Use of CallableStatement

CallableStatement is an interface in JDBC that extends PreparedStatement and provides
functionalities for working with stored procedures in a database. Stored procedures are pre-
compiled SQL code blocks stored on the database server that can be executed with specific
inputs (parameters) and potentially return output parameters or result sets.
Here's how CallableStatement is used:
1. Prepare the Call:
o You obtain a CallableStatement object from a Connection using getConnection().prepareCall("{call
procedure_name(?)}"), specifying the stored procedure name and placeholders for
parameters.
2. Set Input Parameters:
o Use setter methods like setString(1, value) to set values for the procedure's input parameters.
3. Execute the Procedure:
o Call the execute() method to execute the stored procedure.
4. Retrieve Results (Optional):
o If the procedure returns a result set, use getResultSet() to access it.
o If the procedure has output parameters, use getter methods like getString() to retrieve their
values.
Benefits of CallableStatement:
 Modularization: Encapsulates complex SQL logic in stored procedures, improving code
reusability and maintainability.
 Input/Output Parameters: Allows passing data to and from stored procedures, enabling
complex operations.
 Error Handling: Stored procedures can handle errors within the database, improving
application robustness.


Q.3 (b) Servlet Attributes vs. Parameters

Here's a table summarizing the key differences:

Feature Servlet Attributes Servlet Parameters

Purpose Share data within application Capture data from client

Scope Request, Session, Application Request (one-time)

Access Method setAttribute & getAttribute getParameter

Lifetime Depends on scope (request, session, application) Until response is sent

Q.3 (c) Login Servlet with Database Connectivity

Here's a basic servlet code for a login application using database connectivity:

Java
import java.io.IOException;
import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.DriverManager;
import java.sql.PreparedStatement;
import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.SQLException;

import javax.servlet.ServletException;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpSession;

public class LoginServlet extends HttpServlet {

private static final String JDBC_DRIVER = "com.mysql.cj.jdbc.Driver"; // Replace with your JDBC driver
class name
private static final String DB_URL = "jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/your_database_name"; // Replace
with your connection URL
private static final String USER = "your_username"; // Replace with your database username
private static final String PASSWORD = "your_password"; // Replace with your database password

@Override
protected void doPost(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response)
throws ServletException, IOException {

String username = request.getParameter("username");

String password = request.getParameter("password");

Connection connection = null;

PreparedStatement stmt = null;
ResultSet rs = null;

try {
// Register JDBC driver
Class.forName(JDBC_DRIVER);

// Open connection
connection = DriverManager.getConnection(DB_URL, USER, PASSWORD);

// Validate login credentials (replace with your query)

String sql = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = ? AND password = ?";
stmt = connection.prepareStatement(sql);
stmt.setString(1, username);
stmt.setString(2, password); // Use PreparedStatement to prevent SQL injection

rs = stmt.executeQuery();
 if (rs.next()) {
// Login successful
HttpSession session = request.getSession();
session.setAttribute("username", username);
response.sendRedirect("welcome.jsp"); // Redirect to welcome page
} else {
// Login failed
response.sendRedirect("login.jsp?error=Invalid credentials"); // Redirect to login with error
message
}

} catch (ClassNotFoundException e) {
System.err.println("Error: Class not found: " + e.getMessage());
// Handle exception (e.g., log error, display generic error message)
} catch (SQLException e) {
System.err.println("Error: SQLException: " + e.getMessage());
// Handle exception (e.g., log error, display generic error message)
} finally {
// Close resources
try {
if (rs != null) rs.close();
if (stmt != null) stmt.close();
if (connection != null) connection.close();
} catch (SQLException e) {
System.err.println("Error: SQLException while closing resources: " + e.getMessage());
}
}
}
}
Explanation:
1. The servlet retrieves username and password from the login form using getParameter.
2. It connects to the database using JDBC.
3. A PreparedStatement is used to prevent SQL injection by setting parameters for the username
and password.
4. The query retrieves user data based on the provided credentials.
5. If a user is found, a session is created with the username stored as an attribute. The user is
redirected to a "welcome" page.
6. If login fails, the user is redirected back to the login page with an error message appended
to the URL (e.g., ?error=Invalid credentials).
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Q.3 (a) Filter Lifecycle
 A filter in Java Servlet API acts as an interceptor for HTTP requests and responses. It
provides a way to pre-process requests before they reach a servlet and post-process
responses before they are sent back to the client. Filters follow a well-defined lifecycle with
three main methods:

1. init(FilterConfig filterConfig):
o This method is called once when the filter is first loaded into the web container.
o You can use this method to perform any initialization tasks, such as loading resources or
configuring the filter.
2. doFilter(ServletRequest request, ServletResponse response, FilterChain chain):
o This method is called for every request that matches the filter's mapping.
o You can examine the request and response objects, modify them if needed, and then call
chain.doFilter(request, response) to allow the request to proceed to the next filter or servlet in
the chain.
3. destroy():
o This method is called once when the filter is being removed from service.
o You can use this method to release any resources held by the filter.
Here's a visualization of the filter lifecycle:
+-------------------+
| Filter is loaded | (init)
+-------------------+
|
v
+-------------------+
| Request arrives |
+-------------------+
|
v
+-------------------+
| doFilter() called |
| (pre-processing) |
+-------------------+
|
v
+-------------------+ (chain.doFilter())
| Next filter/servlet|
+-------------------+
|
v (if next filter/servlet allows)
+-------------------+
| doFilter() called |
| (post-processing) |
 +-------------------+
|
v
+-------------------+
| Response sent |
+-------------------+
|
v
+-------------------+
| Filter destroyed | (destroy)
+-------------------+
Q.3 (b) JSP vs. Servlet

Both JSP (Java Server Pages) and Servlets are Java technologies used for building web
applications, but they serve different purposes:

JSP:

Feature JSP Servlet

Server-side logic (business logic,

Primary Purpose Presentation logic (user interface)
database)

Java Server Pages with HTML and

Technology Java class extending HttpServlet
Java snippets

More complex, requires Java

Coding Difficulty Easier, leverages HTML knowledge
programming

Separation of Encourages separation (HTML and

Less strict separation (all logic in Java)
Concerns Java code)

User interfaces, dynamic content Data processing, database access,

Typical Use Cases
generation session management

Q.3 (c) Session Management and Servlet with Cookie

Session Management:
 Web applications are inherently stateless, meaning each request-response pair is treated
independently.
 Session management allows you to maintain information about a user across multiple
requests during a session.
 Techniques include:
o Session tracking using cookies or URL rewriting.
o Server-side session management using HttpSession objects.
Servlet with Cookie:

Here's a simple servlet example demonstrating cookie usage:

Java
import java.io.IOException;
import javax.servlet.ServletException;
import javax.servlet.http.Cookie;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse;

public class CookieServlet extends HttpServlet {

@Override
protected void doGet(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response)
throws ServletException, IOException {

// Check if a cookie named "user" already exists

Cookie[] cookies = request.getCookies();
String userName = null;
if (cookies != null) {
for (Cookie cookie : cookies) {
if (cookie.getName().equals("user")) {
userName = cookie.getValue();
break;
}
}
}

// If no cookie exists, create a new one and set the user name
if (userName == null) {
userName = "Guest";
Cookie cookie = new Cookie("user", userName);
cookie.setMaxAge(30 * 60); // Set cookie to expire in 30 minutes
response.addCookie(cookie);
}

// Generate response content

 response.setContentType("text/html");
response.getWriter().println("Welcome, " + userName + "!");
}
}

Explanation:
1. The servlet checks if a cookie named "user" already exists using getCookies() and iterates
through them.
2. If the cookie is found, its value (user name) is stored in a variable.
3. If no cookie exists, a new cookie named "user" is created with the value "Guest" and a
maximum age of 30 minutes. This sets an expiry time for the cookie.
4. The servlet then generates a response welcoming the user by name (either retrieved from
the cookie or set as "Guest").

Q.4 (a) JSTL Tags vs. Action Tags

Both JSTL (JavaServer Pages Standard Tag Library) and Action Tags are used in JSP pages to
enhance functionality and code reusability. However, they serve different purposes:

Feature JSTL Tags Action Tags

Common tasks, data manipulation,

Purpose Custom functionalities, business logic
formatting

Predefined tags in a standard

Implementation Developer-defined tags
library

Less flexible, limited to core

Flexibility More flexible, handle complex logic
functionality

User login, shopping cart management,

Examples c:if, c:forEach, fmt:formatDate
form processing

Q.4 (b) JSTL Function Tags with Examples

Here are four JSTL function tags with examples:
1. fn:length(string): Returns the length of a string.
 Java
<p>The length of the string "Hello" is: ${fn:length('Hello')}</p>
2. fn:toUpperCase(string): Converts a string to uppercase.
Java
<p>String in uppercase: ${fn:toUpperCase('java')}</p>
3. fn:contains(string1, string2): Checks if a string contains another string (case-sensitive).
Java
<c:if test="${fn:contains('Welcome to Java', 'Java')}">
This string contains "Java".
</c:if>
4. fn:substring(string, start, end): Extracts a substring from a string.
Java
<p>Substring from index 2 to 5: ${fn:substring('JavaScript', 2, 5)}</p>

Q.4 (c) JSF Request Processing Lifecycle

JavaServer Faces (JSF) provides a component-based framework for building web
applications with a focus on reusability and separation of concerns. Here's the JSF request
processing lifecycle:
Refer this by your own by gfg

Or
faces-config.xml, JSF Standard Validator Tags, and Student Registration with JSF

Q.4 (a) faces-config.xml

faces-config.xml is a configuration file used in JavaServer Faces (JSF) applications. It defines
various aspects of the application, including:
 Navigation rules: How users navigate between different pages in the application.
 Managed beans: Registration of Java classes that manage application data and logic.
 Converters: Custom logic for converting user input or displaying data in specific formats.
 Render kits: Configuration for different rendering environments (e.g., HTML, mobile).
Here's an example faces-config.xml structure:
XML
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<faces-config xmlns="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee"
xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
xsi:schemaLocation="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee
http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee/web-facesconfig_2_2.xsd"
version="2.2">
 <navigation-rule>
<from-view-id>/index.xhtml</from-view-id>
<to-view-id>/register.xhtml</to-view-id>
<outcome>register</outcome>
</navigation-rule>

<managed-bean>
<managed-bean-name>studentBean</managed-bean-name>
<managed-bean-class>com.example.StudentBean</managed-bean-class>
<managed-bean-scope>session</managed-bean-scope>
</managed-bean>

</faces-config.xml>
Q.4 (b) JSF Standard Validator Tags

JSF provides standard validator tags for common validation tasks in forms. Here are three in
detail:

1. f:validateLength: Validates the length of a user input.

HTML, XML
<h:inputText id="name" required="true">
<f:validateLength minimum="3" maximum="50" />
</h:inputText>
o This code ensures the entered name has a minimum length of 3 and a maximum of 50
characters.
2. f:validateEmail: Validates if the input is a valid email address.
HTML, XML
<h:inputText id="email" required="true">
<f:validateEmail />
</h:inputText>
o This code ensures the entered value is a properly formatted email address.
3. f:validateRegex: Validates the input against a regular expression pattern.
HTML, XML
<h:inputText id="phone" required="true">
<f:validateRegex pattern="^\d{3}-\d{3}-\d{4}$" />
</h:inputText>
o This code validates the phone number format using a regular expression
o (e.g., ### - ### - ####).

Q.4 (c) Student Registration with JSF and Database Connectivity

Here's a basic example of a student registration application using JSF and database
connectivity (replace placeholders with your details):

1. faces-config.xml:
XML
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<faces-config ... (refer to 4(a) for structure) ... >

<managed-bean>
<managed-bean-name>studentBean</managed-bean-name>
<managed-bean-class>com.example.StudentBean</managed-bean-class>
<managed-bean-scope>session</managed-bean-scope>
</managed-bean>

</faces-config.xml>
2. Student.java (model class):
Java
public class Student {
private int id; // Auto-generated by database
private String name;
private String email;
// Getters and setters
}
3. StudentBean.java (managed bean):

import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.DriverManager;
import java.sql.PreparedStatement;
import java.sql.SQLException;

import javax.faces.application.FacesMessage;
import javax.faces.bean.ManagedBean;
import javax.faces.bean.SessionScoped;

@ManagedBean
@SessionScoped
public class StudentBean {

private Student student = new Student(); // Empty student object

private final String JDBC_DRIVER = "com.mysql.cj.jdbc.Driver"; // Replace with your JDBC driver class name
private final String DB_URL = "jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/your_database_name"; // Replace with your
connection URL
private final String USER = "your_username"; // Replace with your database username
private final String PASSWORD = "your_password"; // Replace with your database password

public String registerStudent() throws SQLException {

Connection connection = null;
PreparedStatement stmt = null;
 try {
Class.forName(JDBC_DRIVER);
connection = DriverManager.getConnection(DB_URL, USER, PASSWORD);

String sql = "INSERT INTO students (name, email) VALUES (?, ?)";
stmt = connection.prepareStatement(sql);
stmt.setString(1, student.getName());
stmt.setString(2, student.getEmail());
stmt.executeUpdate();

FacesContext context = FacesContext.getCurrentInstance();

context.addMessage(null, new FacesMessage(FacesMessage.SEVERITY_INFO, "Registration Successful!",
"Student registered successfully"));

student = new Student(); // Reset student object for new registration

return "success"; // Redirect to success page (replace with your success page name)

} catch (ClassNotFoundException e) {
System.err.println("Error: Class not found: " + e.getMessage());
// Handle exception (e.g., log error, display generic error message)
return null;
} finally {
if (stmt != null) stmt.close();
if (connection != null) connection.close();
}
}

// Getters and setters for student properties

public Student getStudent() {
return student;
}

public void setStudent(Student student) {

this.student = student;
}
// ... other getters and setters
}

4. register.xhtml (registration page):

HTML, XML
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN"
"http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
xmlns:h="http://java.sun.com/jsf/html"
xmlns:f="http://java.sun.com/jsf/core"
xmlns:ui="http://java.sun.com/jsf/facelets">

<h:head>
<title>Student Registration</title>
</h:head>
<h:body>

<h1>Student Registration</h1>
 <h:form>
<h:panelGrid columns="2">
<h:outputLabel for="name">Name:</h:outputLabel>
<h:inputText id="name" required="true" value="#{studentBean.student.name}" />
<f:validateLength minimum="3" maximum="50" />

<h:outputLabel for="email">Email:</h:outputLabel>
<h:inputText id="email" required="true" value="#{studentBean.student.email}" />
<f:validateEmail />

<h:commandButton value="Register" action="#{studentBean.registerStudent}" />

</h:panelGrid>
<h:messages />
</h:form>

</h:body>
</html>
Use code with caution.
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5. success.xhtml (optional success page):

HTML, XML
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN"
"http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
xmlns:h="http://java.sun.com/jsf/html"
xmlns:ui="http://java.sun.com/jsf/facelets">

<h:head>
<title>Registration Success</title>
</h:head>
<h:body>

<h1>Registration Successful!</h1>

<p>You have been registered successfully!</p>

<h:commandButton value="Back to Registration" action="register?faces-redirect=true" />

</h:body>
</html>
Explanation:
 faces-config.xml registers the StudentBean managed bean.
 Student.java defines the model class for student data.
 StudentBean.java handles registration logic, interacts with the database using JDBC, and
displays success messages using FacesMessage.
 register.xhtml is the registration form with input fields and JSF validators.
 success.xhtml (optional) is a success page displayed after successful registration.

Q.5 (a) Hibernate Annotations and Explanation

Hibernate provides various annotations for mapping Java classes to relational database
tables and defining object-relational relationships. Here's a list of commonly used
annotations:

 @Entity: Marks a class as an entity to be persisted by Hibernate.

 @Table: Specifies the database table name associated with the entity class.
 @Id: Marks a property as the primary key of the entity.
 @Column: Defines column details for an entity property.
 @GeneratedValue: Specifies how the primary key value is generated (e.g., auto-increment).
 @ManyToOne, @OneToMany, @OneToOne: Annotations for defining relationships between
entities.
 @JoinColumn: Defines the column used for foreign key relationships.
Explanation of Two Annotations:
1. @Entity:
o Placed on a class to indicate it represents a database table.
o Tells Hibernate to create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) operations for instances of this
class.
Java
@Entity
public class User {
@Id
private int id;
private String name;
private String email;
// Getters and setters
}
2. @Id:
o Used on a property to mark it as the primary key for the entity.
o Can be used with additional annotations like @GeneratedValue (for auto-generated values).
Java
@Entity
public class Product {
@Id
 @GeneratedValue(strategy = GenerationType.IDENTITY) // Auto-increment
private long id;
private String name;
private double price;
// Getters and setters
}

Q.5 (b) ORM and Object-Relational Mapping in Hibernate

ORM (Object-Relational Mapping):
 A technique for mapping objects in an object-oriented programming language to a relational
database.
 Simplifies data access by providing a layer of abstraction between objects and database
tables.
 Allows developers to work with objects instead of writing raw SQL queries.
Object-Relational Mapping in Hibernate:
 Hibernate is a popular ORM framework for Java.
 Uses annotations or XML configuration files to define mappings between Java classes and
database tables.
 Handles SQL statements behind the scenes, translating object operations to database CRUD
operations.
Benefits of ORM:
 Improves developer productivity by reducing boilerplate code for data access.
 Promotes data independence, as changes to the database schema can be reflected in object
mappings without modifying application logic significantly.
 Enhances code maintainability and reduces the risk of SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Q.5 (c) Spring MVC Architecture

Spring MVC (Model-View-Controller) is a web application framework that follows the MVC
design pattern. It separates application logic into distinct layers for better organization and
maintainability:
 1. Model:
 Represents the data and business logic of the application.
 Can include Java classes, POJOs (Plain Old Java Objects), or JPA entities.
2. View:
 Responsible for presentation (the user interface).
 Can be JSP pages, Thymeleaf templates, or other templating technologies.
3. Controller:
 Handles incoming user requests.
 Processes user input, interacts with the model to retrieve or update data, and selects the
appropriate view to render.
Additional Components:
 DispatcherServlet: The central component that receives requests, dispatches them to
controllers, and forwards responses to views.
 ModelAndView: An object used by controllers to specify the view to render and any data to
be passed to that view.
Benefits of Spring MVC:
 Clear separation of concerns improves code reusability and maintainability.
 Simplifies development by providing pre-built components for common web application
functionalities.
 Offers tight integration with other Spring modules for security, data access, and more.
Here's a visual representation of Spring MVC architecture:
+-------------------+
| User | (Request)
+-------------------+
|
v
+-------------------+
| DispatcherServlet |
+-------------------+
|
v
+-------------------+ +--------------------+
| Controller | ------> | Model |
+-------------------+ +--------------------+
| ^ (Data Access)
v |
+-------------------+ +--------------------+
| ModelAndView | ------> | View |
+-------------------+ +--------------------+
| ^ (Templating)
 v |
+
+-------------------+
| Response |
+-------------------+

Spring MVC Request Processing Flow:

1. User sends a request to the web application.
2. The DispatcherServlet receives the request and identifies the appropriate controller based
on URL mapping.
3. The DispatcherServlet invokes the corresponding controller method.
4. The controller interacts with the model layer (e.g., accessing data from a database or
service).
5. The controller selects the appropriate view to render and may prepare data to be passed to
the view.
6. The controller returns a ModelAndView object containing the view name and data.
7. The DispatcherServlet forwards the view name to the appropriate view technology (e.g., JSP
engine) for rendering.
8. The view engine processes the view template, incorporating any data from the controller.
9. The generated HTML response is sent back to the user.

Or

Hibernate vs. JDBC, Spring Bean Lifecycle, and Hibernate Architecture

Q.5 (a) Hibernate vs. JDBC

Here's a comparison of Hibernate and JDBC:

Feature JDBC Hibernate

Programming Object-oriented, data access through

Procedural, SQL-centric
Model objects

Developer Higher - simplifies data access with

Lower - requires writing raw SQL
Productivity objects
 Data Limited - changes to database High - object mappings can adapt to
Independence schema require code changes schema changes

Automatic exception handling and

Error Handling Manual error handling required
transaction management

Less prone to SQL injection due to

Security Vulnerable to SQL injection attacks
object-based access

More boilerplate code for complex Less boilerplate code through object-
Boilerplate Code
queries oriented APIs

Q.5 (b) Spring Bean Lifecycle

Spring beans follow a well-defined lifecycle with methods that are invoked during creation,
configuration, and destruction:
1. Instantiation:
o Spring creates an instance of the bean class using reflection.
2. Dependency Injection:
o Spring injects dependencies (other beans) into the newly created bean using constructor
injection or setter methods.
3. Initialization:
o Spring calls any init() methods defined in the bean class for initialization tasks.
o Annotations like @PostConstruct can be used to specify initialization methods.
4. Bean Usage:
o The bean is available for use in the application.
5. Destruction:
o When the bean is no longer needed, Spring calls any destroy() methods defined in the bean
class for cleanup tasks.
o Annotations like @PreDestroy can be used to specify destruction methods.
Benefits of Spring Bean Lifecycle Management:
 Ensures proper initialization and cleanup of beans.
 Simplifies dependency injection and object configuration.
 Allows for custom bean lifecycle logic using init() and destroy() methods.

Q.5 (c) Hibernate Architecture

Hibernate architecture consists of several key components that work together to manage
object-relational persistence:
1. Configuration:
o Can be defined using annotations or XML configuration files.
o Specifies mappings between Java classes (entities) and database tables.
2. SessionFactory:
o A factory responsible for creating Hibernate sessions.
o Represents a connection pool for database interactions.
3. Session:
o Represents a single unit of work with the database.
o Used to load, save, update, and delete persistent objects.
4. Criteria API or HQL (Hibernate Query Language):
o Provide ways to formulate object-oriented queries for data retrieval.
o Criteria API uses criteria objects to build queries.
o HQL is a SQL-like language specifically designed for Hibernate queries.
5. Persistence Provider:
o The actual layer that interacts with the underlying database.
o Hibernate supports different persistence providers depending on the database used (e.g.,
JDBC, JPA).
6. Caching (Optional):
o Hibernate offers caching mechanisms to improve performance by storing frequently
accessed data in memory.
Here's a visual representation of Hibernate architecture:
+-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+
| Configuration | ----> | SessionFactory | ----> | Session | ----> | Persistence Provider|
+-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+
^ | ^
| v |
+-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+
| Criteria API/HQL | ----> | Persistence Context | ----> | Entity | | Database |
+-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+
 Benefits of Hibernate Architecture:
 Provides a layered design for clear separation of concerns.
 Simplifies object-relational mapping through annotations or configuration.
 Offers powerful query mechanisms (Criteria API/HQL) for data retrieval.
 Improves performance with optional caching mechanisms.

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