What is the difference between ASP.NET button and HTML button?
The difference between the ASP.NET and HTML buttons
A button is a clickable element that enables users to trigger particular tasks or functions on a website.
While ASP.NET and HTML use the button element, they have some notable differences.
Syntax
ASP.NET
Here's how a button is declared in ASP.NET.
<asp:button Text="Click Here!" runat="server"/>
HTML
Here's how a button is declared in HTML.
<button>Click Here!</button>
Explanation
While the syntax of both buttons is similar, as the ASP.NET button starts with the asp:button tag and requires a runat property to make it work on the server side.
Differences
ASP.NET button | HTML button |
It is a server-side button. | It is a client-side button. |
It posts the form it is contained in and runs postback logic. | It does not have a postback logic |
It is relatively heavy, as it posts the server every time it is clicked. | It is lightweight, as it only raises click events. |
Not recommended for client-side logic. | Recommended for client-side logic like validation. |
The postback logic is contained in a seperate | The event handler logic may be contained in a |
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