Is it always necessary to place the servlet class files under the WEB-INF/classesfolder?

Is it always necessary to create a WEB-INF folder? Is this a standard or is it just plain mandatory to create a WEB-INF folder. And then place the class files in the WEB-INF/classes folder (read - application won't work without these folders)? Any information will be greatly appreciated. We are

Re: Is it always necessary to place the servlet class files under the WEB-INF/classesfolder?

Have you read the Servlet spec before? If so, you do not like how it specified? In case you are not happy with the spec. you should send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pae Is it always necessary to create a WEB-INF folder? Is this a standard or is it just plain mandatory to create a WEB-INF