How load servlet on index.jsp

Question

Is there is any way to call a servlet on index.jsp? My welcome file is index.jsp. I need to populate dropdown list values by a servlet when i

Answer 1

There are multiple ways to achieve this depending on what frameworks you are using.

In simple terms you can either call the servlet first and set up the data into the form and then redirect to your JSP.

Or

If you are familiar with Ajax you can make an ajax call from your jsp to fetch the data for you

If you can tell me the frame work you are using for you project I can provide you an example