Attributes vs Parameters

Hi all,

Can anyone kindly tell me the clear difference between Attributes and Parameter with regards to the servlets? And also can any one provide me with some idea of how the attributes are used practically? Is attributes related to getting form related values like from text field, or check box or radio button or a page where when we select one value certain fields of the form changes depending on that value?

Thank you and Regards,

Attributes and parameters are pretty much defined in the ServletRequest API.

You've got them backwards...parameters come from the form. Attributes are added on the server, generally to hold data that is to be forwarded to another servlet or JSP.