What is the ServletConfig object, and why is it useful?
The ServletConfig object is an interface. It contains the methods 1. getInitParameter 2. getInitParameterNames 3. getServletContext 4. getServletName You can use the methods to determine the Servlet’s initialization parameters, the name of the servlets instance, and a reference to the Servlet Context the servlet is running in. getServletContext is the most valuable method, as it allows you to share information accross an application (context).