How to set default value for drop-down/select in JSP?

input, java, jsp, select

Solution

<% for(int count=0; count<eqArray.size(); count++){ %>
    <option value="<%= eqArray.get(count) %>" <%= (eqArray.get(count).equals("eqName"))?"selected":"" %> ><%= eqArray.get(count) %></option>  
<%} %>

Problem

I have an arraylist for Strings eqArray. I need to show it in a drop-down list for which I'm using the following in my JSP: ``` <% for(int count=0;count<eqArray.size();count++){ %> <option value="<%=eqArray.get(count)%>"><%=eqArray.get(count)%></option> <%} %> ``` I have an eqName String which is part of eqArray and should be the selected value by default. How do I go about it without having to check and set the first option as eqName always?

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