Differentiate between forward and redirect in JSP.
- Forward: Forwarding is a server-side operation where the control is transferred from one JSP page to another JSP page or servlet within the same request. The browser is unaware of the forward, and the URL in the address bar remains the same. It allows sharing of request attributes and maintains a single request/response cycle.
- Redirect: Redirecting is a client-side operation where the control is transferred to a different URL or resource. The server sends an HTTP redirect response to the browser, which then sends a new request to the redirected URL. The browser’s address bar displays the redirected URL. Redirecting creates a new request/response cycle and does not share request attributes
