For Tomcat 5.5, that implements the Servlet 2.4 specifications which you can download at:
http://jcp.org/aboutJava/communityprocess/final/jsr154/index.html you're looking for the "deployment descriptor" sections that describe web.xml. But it's a bit dry (unless you enjoy reading XML schemas). For Tomcat 6.0 that implements the Servlet 2.5 specs: http://jcp.org/aboutJava/communityprocess/mrel/jsr154/index2.html But as Steve says, for the basics you can find something more accessible, this query will return a couple of useful references: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Servlet+Web.xml+tutorial Good luck Florian -----Original Message----- From: Steve Ochani [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 4:45 PM To: Tomcat Users List Subject: Re: web.xml documentation On 27 May 2008 at 17:24, Marcos Molina wrote: > Hi people, > > Can anyone tell me where can i read something of how web.xml file > works ? > I try search but not found nothing good. > Thanks a lot. It's detailed in the Java Servlet Specification available at www.jcp.org but the basics are in almost any good java servlet tutorial/book. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To start a new topic, e-mail: users@tomcat.apache.org To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This communication is the property of Qwest and may contain confidential or privileged information. Unauthorized use of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the communication and any attachments. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To start a new topic, e-mail: users@tomcat.apache.org To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]