What are the different methods involved in the process of session management in servlets

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Question - What are the different methods involved in the process of session management in servlets?

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The different methods involved in the session management in servlets are as follows:

User Authentication

A user tries to access a protected resource, such as a JSP page. If the user has been authenticated, the servlet container makes the resource available; otherwise, the user is asked for a username and password

HTML Hidden Field

The defines a hidden input field. A hidden field let web developers include data that cannot be seen or modified by users when a form is submitted. A hidden field often stores what database record that needs to be updated when the form is submitted

Cookies

A small text file created by a website that is stored in the user’s computer either temporarily for that session only or permanently on the hard disk. Cookies provide a way for the website to recognize you and keep track of your preferences

URL Rewriting

URL rewriting is an automatic process of altering a program written for manipulating the parameters in a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). URL manipulation is employed as a convenience by a Web server administrator, or for nefarious purposes by a hacker.

Session Management API

Session Management API is built on top of the Request-Response methods for session tracking. Session Tracking is a way to maintain state/data of a user. It is also known as session management in servlet.

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