<% String custName = request.getParameter("name"); // need to call the appropriate method of db to // order the product // at present we thank the customer, but then fail // to make the order // when the order has been made, we should also empty // the contents of this shopping basket - but how ??? if (custName != null) { // order the basket of items! // then empty the basket emptyBasket() %>

Dear <%= custName %> ! Thank you for your order.

<% } else { %>

please go back and supply a name

<% } %>