How to Start an HTTP Servlet

In this article, the author Diane Phan provides a step-by-step guide on how to build and run a first servlet in Java with Gradle. The tutorial requires Java Development Kit (JDK) version 14 or higher and the use of Gradle for building the project. The author creates a basic project directory, configures the web.xml file, and adds dependencies to the build.gradle file. The guide also covers how to create the HelloWorldServlet class, which handles HTTP requests and responses, and how to start the HTTP servlet using Gradle. Throughout the tutorial, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding low-level concepts in Java and provides tips for building interactive web applications and dynamic web pages.