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Asked: 2026-06-18T13:45:25+00:00

I am trying to create a RESTful web service that accepts JSON arguments and

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I am trying to create a RESTful web service that accepts JSON arguments and gives out a JSON response.

What I want is to accept HTTP requests made to my URL endpoint.
Something like,

POST /the/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: mywebsite.com

{“name”:”yourname”, “department”:”your_department”}

Do a DB read at the backend and give relevant parameters like, say Manager name, salary etc as a JSON object, as the response.

What’s the best way to go about it? I was thinking of using Java servlets for this? Is there a better way?

PS – I am just getting started so detailed answers or links to tutorials as to how to implement it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Yes you can easily do this with Servlets and some Json Libs for Marshalling /unmarshalling the Json Object to Java Object.

    You can make use of Json libs like
    Jackson ,
    Gson etc

    But you must know that REST application doesnt end with just handling the request and response , but it needs to take care of other non-functional requirements like

    • Authentication
    • Authorization
    • Security etc

    Building this from a scratch from a Servlet is overkill and waste of time when there are ready made frameworks that these things for you
    My favorite is Spring MVC 3.0

    Check their project site for more details

    Just to show you how easy to set up one in Spring MVC , check this below tutorial
    Spring 3 REST Tutorial

    Pls rate the post if it helps , Cheers.

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