Servlet.init() and Filter.init() call sequence

Question

In which order are Servlet.init() and Filter.init() methods called in java web application? Which one is called first? Are all Servlet.init() methods called before than any Filt

Answer 1

1. For all filters: Filter.init()
2. For all servlets with in web.xml: Servlet.init()
3. For all applicable filters for request: Filter.doFilter()
4. If applicable servlet not already initialised: Servlet.init()
5. For applicable servlet: Servlet.service()