Question

In Java EE, how can I dynamically retrieve the full URL for my application?

For example, if the URL is "localhost:8080/myapplication/", I would like a method that can simply return this to me, either as a String or something else.

I am running GlassFish as application server.

Answer 1

Inside any servlet or filter you have access to HttpServletRequest which allows you to see what URL was used by the client to access your application, e.g. try HttpServletRequest.getRequestURL().