Selected value for JSP drop down using JSTL

Question

I have SortedMap in Servlet to populate drop down values in JSP and I have the following code

    SortedMap dept = findDepartment();
           


        

Answer 1

If you don't mind using jQuery you can use the code bellow:

    


    
      
        ${item.value}
      
    

In the your Servlet add the following:

        request.setAttribute("selectedDepartment", YOUR_SELECTED_DEPARTMENT );