---------------------------------------------------------------- BEFORE YOU POST, search the faq at <http://java.apache.org/faq/> WHEN YOU POST, include all relevant version numbers, log files, and configuration files. Don't make us guess your problem!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------- I have the following servlet , if i dont initialize y in doGet or when I declare it null is printed out. why doesnt Init() run? log says its ran: [13/12/2000 00:25:18:292 EST] yp: init any ideas? public class yp extends HttpServlet { private String y; public void init() { y="tttttttt"; } public void doGet(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse res) throws IOException, ServletException { PrintWriter pw = res.getWriter(); pw.println(y); } } -- -------------------------------------------------------------- Please read the FAQ! <http://java.apache.org/faq/> To subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Search Archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/java-apache-users%40list.working-dogs.com/> Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]