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The servlet container is a component of a web server that manages the lifecycle of servlets (special Java classes that handle HTTP requests). It is responsible for:

• Loading servlets: Dynamically loads servlet classes on the first request or at startup.
• Initializing servlets: Calls the init() method of the servlet after loading.
• Processing requests: Creates HttpServletRequest and HttpServletResponse objects for each incoming HTTP request and passes them to the appropriate servlet via the service() method.
• Managing threads: Creates and manages threads to handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Shutting down servlets: Calls the destroy() method of the servlet when the container's lifecycle ends.

Examples of popular servlet containers:

• Apache Tomcat
• Eclipse Jetty
• WildFly (includes the Undertow servlet container)

Essentially, the servlet container provides an execution environment for web applications based on the servlet and JSP technology, abstracting the developer from low-level details of HTTP handling and thread management.