What happens if I add a main method to my servlet?
It is possible to write a main method for a servlet, but it will not be called by the servlet container, it is not part of the servlet lifecycle process. If you invoke your servlet through the main method using the java command it will behave exactly like a standard Java class, it cannot operate as a Web application in its own right and cannot be addressed using HTTP requests. Servlets must run in a servlet container to deliver Web applications as intended. Actions: Follow-up or correct this answer. Submit a new question.
