When deploying Java web applications, having a stable and efficient application server is essential. Apache Tomcat, one of the most widely used Java application servers, provides a lightweight yet powerful environment for running Java Servlets, JSP (JavaServer Pages), and WebSocket applications.
Tomcat is open-source and maintained by the Apache Software Foundation. It is known for its simplicity, speed, and compatibility with Java Enterprise technologies. Unlike full Java EE (Jakarta EE) servers like WildFly or GlassFish, Tomcat focuses specifically on Servlet and JSP processing, making it ideal for smaller and more efficient Java applications.
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