I've checked the java sourcecode generated by tomcat from my jsp page.
variables initialized with <%! %> become classwide defined variables.
----- Original Message -----
From: Geert Van Damme <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: difference between <%!...%> and <%....%>
> Yes
> and in most cases (IMHO nearly always) you should use <% %>.
> I've seen many problems from people using <%! %> without any understanding
> of how it works.
>
> Geert Van Damme
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: A mailing list about Java Server Pages specification and reference
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of SANDEEP UPPAL
> > Sent: maandag 25 september 2000 11:08
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: difference between <%!...%> and <%....%>
> >
> >
> > can we declare a variable like <% public int = 1;%>
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Sandeep
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Rathna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 2:19 PM
> > Subject: Re: difference between <%!...%> and <%....%>
> >
> >
> > This <%! ...%> scriptlet is used to define a global functions
> > and variables, means out side the serivce method.The second
> > one is to declare the functions and variables inside the service
> > method ...
> >
> > hope this helps,
> >
> > with regards,
> > rathna.
> >
> >
> > SANDEEP UPPAL wrote:
> >
> > > both <%!...%> and <%.....%> can be used for declaring variables.
> > >
> > > What is the difference between both and which to use ?
> > >
> > > regards,
> > >
> > > Sandeep Uppal
> > >
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