How to Create a Dynamic Web Project in Eclipse/Spring Tool Suite?

Eclipse is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) used in computer programming. It includes a base workspace and an extensible plug-in system for customizing the environment. It is the second-most-popular IDE for Java development. Eclipse is written mostly in Java and its primary use is for developing Java applications, but it may also be used to develop applications in other programming languages via plug-ins, including C, C++, C#, Groovy, JavaScript, etc. Similarly, Spring Tool Suite (STS) is a java IDE tailored for developing Spring-based enterprise applications. It is easier, faster, and more convenient. And most importantly it is based on Eclipse IDE. 

What is a Dynamic Web Project?

Dynamic web projects have more advanced components than static web projects, such as Java, PHP, ASP, etc. They have a lot of focus on server-side development. Dynamic web projects offer many advantages over static web projects as they can provide more information and functionalities. Dynamic web projects allow you to manage more information and create complex and advanced websites. In this article, we are going to discuss how to create a Dynamic Web Project in Eclipse/Spring Tool Suite IDE.

Prerequisites:

1. How to Download and Install Spring Tool Suite (Spring Tools 4 for Eclipse) IDE?
2. Eclipse IDE For Enterprise Java and Web Developers

Implementation:

Step 1: Open your Eclipse/Spring Tool Suite IDE then go to the File > New > Other as shown in the below image. 

Step 2: Now in the select wizard search for the Dynamic Web Project as shown in the below image. And click on the Next button.

Step 3: In the next screen you have to provide your project name as per your choice and don’t touch anything else for now. Click on the Next button.  

Step 4: In the next screen just click on the Next button. 

Step 5: In the last screen just check out the Generate web.xml deployment descriptor box because we need it during the development of a Spring MVC project. Now click on the Finish button and you are done. 

Now your Dynamic Web Project is ready and below is the file structure.