Difference between Module and Component in Joomla

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Knowledge Craving picture Knowledge Craving · Jun 28, 2010 · Viewed 11.8k times · Source

Can somebody please tell me what is the basic difference between the module and component in Joomla?

If possible, please tell with some examples, so that it is easily understood.

Answer

michbeck picture michbeck · Jun 28, 2010

Modules are usually small pieces of functionality designed to _present information in your site). They can appear a number of times, on a number of pages in various positions.

On the other hand, a component is typically more complex, with extensive functionality and capabilities. A component can only be displayed in the main area of a page, and can usually only be displayed in a single page.

Read this article for more info: http://www.dart-creations.com/joomla/joomla-tutorials/the-difference-between-modules-and-components.html

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