Java-HttpSession-interface

This repository contains a Java Servlet-based web application demonstrating user authentication through login and logout functionality. The application validates user credentials and manages user sessions effectively.

Java Login Form Using HTTP Session in Servlets 🚪🔑

Welcome to the Java Login Form Using HTTP Session project! This web application demonstrates user login functionality using Java Servlets, MySQL, and Apache Tomcat, along with managing user sessions through the HttpSession API. It provides an intuitive interface for users to log in, view their profiles, and log out securely.

🌟 Features

• 🔑 User Authentication: Secure login using hardcoded credentials (can be extended to database-driven authentication).
• 💼 Session Management: Efficient user session handling through HttpSession for personalized experiences.
• 📄 Profile Page: A profile page displays the logged-in user's details.
• ⚠️ Error Handling: Graceful handling of incorrect login credentials with helpful messages.
• 🖥️ Clean User Interface: A clean and responsive HTML/CSS layout for the login, profile, and logout pages.

💻 Technologies Used

• Java Servlet API (Jakarta): Servlets to handle HTTP requests, sessions, and redirections.
• Apache Tomcat Server: Provides the environment to deploy and run the application.
• HTML/CSS: Clean and modern frontend for user interaction.
• MySQL Database (optional): Easily extendable to connect with a MySQL database for real-world applications.

🚀 Setup Instructions

Follow these steps to get the application up and running:

1. Clone the Repository:

git clone <repository-url>
2. Import into Eclipse:
Open Eclipse IDE.
Import the project by navigating to File > Import > Existing Projects into Workspace.
3. Deploy on Apache Tomcat:
Set up the Apache Tomcat server in Eclipse.
Run the project on the Tomcat server by right-clicking the project folder and selecting Run As > Run on Server.
4. Access the Application:
Navigate to http://localhost:8080/your-context-path/index.html to access the main page.
5. Login Page:
Navigate to the login page via the link provided in the main page or directly at /Login.html.
Use the hardcoded credentials to log in:
Username: Monu
Password: pass
6. Profile Page:
After login, the user will be redirected to the profile page displaying a welcome message with their username.
7. Logout:
Users can log out and invalidate their session by clicking the Logout link.
📝 Future Enhancements
🔗 Database Integration: Replace the hardcoded credentials with MySQL database-backed user authentication.
🔒 Password Security: Implement password encryption and secure session cookies.
🔄 Session Timeout: Configure session expiration for enhanced security.
🎨 UI Screenshots
Main Page: Simple and responsive navigation links for login, profile, and logout.
Login Page: Clean and minimalistic design to input credentials.
Profile Page: Displays user-specific information upon successful login.
👨‍💻 Author
Monu Yaduwanshi - GitHub Profile

Thank you for checking out this project! Feel free to fork, improve, and experiment. Happy coding! 💻✨

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