The superclass “javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet” wa

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How do I import the javax.servlet API in my Eclipse project? (15 answers)

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I have a project created by Maven integration in Eclipse. All work fine, but in the work space in all JSP files have this:

The superclass "javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet" was not found on the Java Build Path

To the first string where place:

<%@ page language="java" contentType="text/html; charset=UTF-8"
    pageEncoding="UTF-8"%>

When I create a basic dynamic web project and JSP in - all is fine, no errors.

Answer 1

Project → Properties → Target Runtimes → Apache Tomcat worked for me. There is no Target Runtimes under Facets (I'm on Eclipse v4.2 (Juno)).

Answer 2

In case of JBoss... right click on project → Build Java path → add external JAR files.

Then browse to jboss-folder → Common → lib → servlet-api.jar

. . Click OK, refresh the project, and run it...

Answer 3

Adding the Tomcat server in the server runtime will do the job:

Project Properties → Target Runtimes → Select your Server from the list, "JBoss Runtime" → Finish

In case of Apache you can select Apache Runtime.

Answer 4

Select project → Properties → Project Facets → Target Runtimes → VMware Server.

It worked for me.

Answer 5

If you are not using Maven, just drop the javax.servlet-api.jar in your project lib folder.

Answer 6

Adding the Tomcat server in the server runtime will do the job:

Project properties → Java Build Path → Add Library → Select "Server Runtime" from the list → Next → Select "Apache Tomcat" → Finish.