if i am using asp.net web control like "<asp:Button>"
and as an alternative <input type="submit">....

then what is the major difference....

if an equivalent html tag is already present then why we need an asp server control........

please explain me as an beginner.....
tx....

Hi there,

An <input type="submit" runat="server" /> is considered an HtmlControl. An <asp:Button /> on the other hand is a WebControl.

Generally, WebControls are more versatile. This means they offer more features than their HtmlControl counterparts. However, they're also a bit heavier in terms on performance / overhead, although I doubt you'll notice the difference in day to day websites.

All HtmlControls have a direct one to one mapping with an HTML input control; while WebControls don't necessarily have that.

Read more about them here:
HtmlControls namespace

WebControls

Cheers,

Imar
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