What is authentication ?

The process that verifies the identity of a user, device, or other entity in a computer system, usually as a prerequisite to allowing access to resources in a system. The Java servlet specification requires three types of authentication-basic, form-based, and mutual-and supports digest authentication. Authentication in the context of advanced Java refers to the process … Read more

What is “attribute”?

A qualifier on an XML tag that provides additional information. In the context of Advanced Java, the term “attribute” can have different meanings depending on the specific technology or framework you are referring to. Here are a few possible interpretations: JavaServer Pages (JSP): In the context of JSP, an attribute refers to a piece of … Read more

What is “asant” ?

A Java-based build tool that can be extended using Java classes. The configuration files are XML-based, calling out a target tree where various tasks get executed. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there is no widely recognized term or technology in the field of Advanced Java specifically referred to as “asant.” It’s … Read more

What is “archiving” ?

The process of saving the state of an object and restoring it. In the context of advanced Java programming, “archiving” typically refers to the process of creating a compressed or packaged file that contains multiple files and directories. This is often done for the purpose of distribution, deployment, or backup. In Java, the term “archiving” … Read more

What is “application configuration resource file” ?

An XML file used to configure resources for a JavaServer Faces application, to define navigation rules for the application, and to register converters, validators, listeners, renderers, and components with the application. In the context of Advanced Java, an “application configuration resource file” typically refers to a file that contains configuration settings for a Java application. … Read more