Does the servlet run when the container starts up?
Servlet classes are not normally initialised when the servlet container is first started, they are brought into service when the first request for the servlet is received. Much of the time this “just in time” approach will not cause a significant delay. If a servlet has overridden the init(ServletConfig) method with a with a lengthy initialisation stage, the first user must wait for the method to return before the servlet handles their request. Actions: Follow-up, clarify or correct this answer. Submit a new question.
Servlet classes are not normally initialised when the servlet container is first started, they are brought into service when the first request for the servlet is received. Much of the time this “just in time” approach will not cause a significant delay. If a servlet has overridden the init(ServletConfig) method with a with a lengthy initialisation stage, the first user must wait for the method to return before the servlet handles their request. Actions: Follow-up or correct this answer. Submit a new question.
