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The syntax for a JSP expression

Code:

<%= any Java expression that can be converted to a string % >

The syntax for getting a parameter from the implicit request object

Code:

request.getParameter(parameterName);

Examples that use scriptlets and expressions

A scriptlet and expression that display the value of the firstName parameter

Code:

<%
String firstName = request.getParameter("firstName");
%>
The first name is <%= firstName %>

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An expression that displays the value of the firstName parameter

Code:

The first name is <%= request.getParameter("firstName") %>

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