Tomcat is an open-source Java servlet container that implements many Java Enterprise Specs such as the Websites API, Java-Server Pages, and the Java Servlet. It is a free and open-source implementation of the Jakarta Servlet, Jakarta Expression Language, and WebSocket technologies. Tomcat provides a "pure Java" HTTP web server environment in which Java code can also run, making it a Java web application server, although not a full JEE application server. It acts as a bridge between web servers and Java-based applications, facilitating the execution of dynamic content and processing client requests. Tomcat is developed and maintained by an open community of developers under the auspices of the Apache Software Foundation, released under the Apache License 2.0 license. Some key features of Tomcat include:
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Jakarta EE Specifications: Tomcat implements core Java enterprise (now Jakarta EE) specifications, including the Jakarta Servlet, Jakarta Server Pages, and Jakarta Expression Language.
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Java-Based: Tomcat is built on Java technologies and implements the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) specifications.
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Open-Source: Tomcat is an open-source software developed in an open and participatory environment and released under the Apache License version 2.
Tomcat is widely used for hosting Java-based applications on the web, and it provides a reliable platform for hosting Java-based web applications. It is lightweight, simple to set up, and works with different operating systems.
