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Can Javascript variable store into JSP variable

 
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is it possible to put Javascript variable into JSP variable?
 
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No, this is a frequent misconception and I had wondered the same thing back when I first started with jsp. Simply put, javascript is a client-side technology, so it executes on the client machine, while jsp is server-side, and executes on the server. So you see, there is no way to bridge the divide between javascript and jsp unless you make a trip to the server.

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You can do this:

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Perhaps this article might be helpful.
 
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