Java EE (Java Enterprise Edition) General Discussion

what is the difference implicit application object and servlet context object in jsp?


i know servlet context is necessary to make the jsp as a servlet.

we can use the servletcontext object to set and get the attribute as application scope.

what is the need for implict application object.

upto my knoweledge application object and servlet context are same. only difference is servletcontext give servletness.

we can use the same servletcontext object as application.


my question is what is the use of implict application object and difference between servletcontext and implict application object