What is the difference between forward and redirect in Struts?

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Difference between Forward and Redirect in Struts

The Difference between Forward and Redirect in Struts

In Struts framework, the main difference between forward and redirect lies in how the server handles the request and response. The focus keyword here is "Forward and Redirect in Struts".

Forward: When a request is forwarded in Struts, the server internally forwards the request from one resource to another within the server, and the URL does not change in the browser. It is faster and used mainly for internal navigation within an application.

Redirect: On the other hand, when a request is redirected in Struts, the server sends a response back to the browser with a new URL to load. The browser then makes a new request to the new URL. Redirect is slower compared to forward and is commonly used for external URLs or when the URL needs to change in the browser.

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