The Java EE 6 Tutorial

ProcedureTo Build, Package, Deploy, and Run the mood Example Using Ant

  1. In a terminal window, go to:


    tut-install/examples/web/mood/
    
  2. Type the following command:


    ant
    

    This target builds the WAR file and copies it to the tut-install/examples/web/mood/dist/ directory.

  3. Type ant deploy.

    Ignore the URL shown in the deploy target output.

  4. In a web browser, open the URL http://localhost:8080/mood/report.

    The URL specifies the context root, followed by the URL pattern.

    A web page appears with the title “Servlet MoodServlet at /mood” a text string describing Duke’s mood, and an illustrative graphic.