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IF an instance of the servlet does not exist, The Web Container
Loads the servlet class. Creates an instance of the servlet class. Initializes the servlet instance by calling the init method. Initialization is covered in Initializing a Servlet. Invokes the service method, passing a request and response object. Service methods are discussed in Writing Service Methods.
If The Container Needs To Remove The Servlet, IT Finalizes The Servlet by Calling The Servlet's Destroy Method. Finalization Is Discussed in Finalizing A Servlet.