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What is the "Controller" Directory in Magento 2?

In Magento 2, the "Controller" directory plays an important role in handling requests and rendering responses for the application. You can think of it as a bridge between the requests users make and the behind-the-scenes logic that processes those requests. It helps determine how the application responds to different types of HTTP requests.

In this article, we'll break down the structure and function of the "Controller" directory, with examples to show how it works in practice.

What Does the Controller Directory Contain?

The Controller directory is located in Magento 2 modules at app/code/{Vendor}/{Module}/Controller. It holds PHP classes that act as controllers. These controllers are responsible for processing incoming HTTP requests and deciding how the application should respond.

Generally, controllers handle two types of requests:

• Frontend Requests

In Magento 2, the view directory plays a crucial role in defining how your module's content is displayed on the frontend and backend.

This directory contains all the necessary files to manage the layout, templates, and static content. Understanding the structure and usage of the view folder is essential for developers looking to customize the visual aspects of their Magento 2 modules.

Structure of the View Directory

app/code/{Vendor}/{Module}/view
│
├── adminhtml/
│   ├── layout/
│   ├── templates/
│   ├── web/
│
├── frontend/
│   ├── layout/
│   ├── templates/
│   ├── web/

• adminhtml/: Contains files related to the Magento 2 admin panel (backend).
• frontend/: Contains files for the frontend or the store that customers interact with.
• layout/: Stores XML layout files, which define how the page is constructed.
• templates/: Stores PHTML template