Beginner Java assignment

Hi all,

I am new to Java (not to programming though). I have a class assignment which I have been told is very simple. Here is the description:

Write a simple application that returns a confirmation web page.

- Write the program using Java based tools/libraries. You can use Eclipse, JSP, Servlet and tomcat to complete the assignment.
- Provide all source code, .war and any other documentation which you feel is appropriate
- You should be able to run the application in Tomcat server.

1. Use the attached html file (request.htm) to create a data entry page. This page has a simple form with text boxes and a submit button.
2. The submit button must perform an action - all of the input from the page will be sent to the server.
3. The server should return a confirmation page. This confirmation page should show the data that user has entered in step 2. This page should show the data in a HTML table.

Where do I begin???? I have installed Eclipse and Tomcat on my PC. Can anyone point me to a tutorial which would describe how I can tackle this simple project?

Thank you very much.

You can start from the step 1 in your assignment, where you have to create the UI. Start from the following,

Trail: Creating a GUI With JFC/Swing (The Java™ Tutorials)

Thanks for the reply. I dont see anything related to JSP, Servlet and tomcat and how they interact in the link that you posted. Are there any tutorials specific to this set-up that someone can point me towards.

Sorry about that. Pick the wrong link from my list. Have a look at the following.

http://www.myeclipseide.com/document...s/webdesigner/

Anyway going through the previous link, which is related to Swing, helps you a lot to have a better understand on key points.

as you mentioned you are new to java ,so i suggest you to go through some good java books and then do start such programs .they are middle level programs while you may need to initiate with some easy level program

why don't you start with designing your app. simply list the components and specify how the interact. btw: in google you will find a lot of links with: j2ee tomcat tutorial

Thanks to everyone for your replies. On this particular project, I don't have the luxury of much time to start from scratch, unfortunately. I was able to follow the tutorial at:

Servlet and JSP development with Eclipse WTP

and get it working. I now need to translate this working example to my project. First question is: what is the html form that we have been given. The servlet or a JSP? It is simply an html page with a form, text boxes, and a submit button.

Thanks for any insight.