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Difference between JSP and ASP

Difference between JSP and ASP

JSP (Java Server Pages) is a server-side scripting language that enables developers to create dynamic web pages using HTML, XML, or other types. It was created by Sun Microsystems. JSP is similar to ASP and PHP, but it utilizes the Java programming language and has full access to Java APIs and databases.

ASP (Active Server Pages), on the other hand, is a server-side language used in web development to implement dynamic web pages.

Here are some key differences between JSP and ASP:

  1. JSP stands for Java Server Pages, which allows developers to create dynamic web pages. ASP stands for Active Server Pages, which is used for implementing dynamic web pages.
  2. JSP is a server-side scripting language created by Sun Microsystems. ASP is also a server-side scripting language created by Microsoft.
  3. JSP is free of cost, while ASP is not free.
  4. JSP is platform-independent, whereas ASP is not.
  5. JSP provides memory leak protection, while ASP does not.
  6. JSP code is compiled at run-time, whereas ASP code is not compiled as it uses VB-script and is interpreted.
  7. JSP offers better security compared to ASP, which has poor security.
  8. The file extension for JSP is “.jsp,” while for ASP, it is “.asp.”
  9. JSP runs on the Java programming language, while ASP runs on the Visual Basic language.
  10. Code execution in JSP is faster than in ASP.
  11. JSP works with respect to the Java Security Model, while ASP implements its work based on the Windows NT Security Architecture Model.
  12. Libraries are supported in JSP, whereas custom libraries are not supported in ASP.