import attribute of JSP page directive

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This attribute is used to import interfaces, classes, or whole packages. You can import more than one package separated by commas.

 

Syntax:

<%@page import="value1,value2..."%>

Example:

welcome.jsp

<%@ page import="java.util.Date" %>  
 
<html>
    <head>
        <title>import page directive example</title>
    </head>
    <body> 
        Current date: <%= new Date() %> 
    </body>
</html>

 

web.xml

<web-app>
 
  <welcome-file-list>
          <welcome-file>welcome.jsp</welcome-file>
  </welcome-file-list>	
 
</web-app>