HTTP handler vs HTTP module

asp.net httphandler httpmodule
frenchie picture frenchie · Jun 23, 2011 · Viewed 76.7k times · Source

Can someone explain in less than 2 sentences the difference between both? Yes, I know google can provide hundreds of answers but not one in 2 clear sentences:)

Answer

muratgu picture muratgu · Jun 23, 2011

HttpHandler is where the request train is headed. HttpModule is a station along the way.

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