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Difference between Module and Component in Joomla

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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.

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Knowledge Craving Avatar asked Jun 28 '10 11:06

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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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michbeck Avatar answered Oct 07 '22 16:10

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