requesthandler
nounUK /rɪˈkwestˌhændlə/
US /rɪˈkwestˌhændlər/
A request handler is a part of a computer program that takes in a request and does something with it.
The request handler received the form and saved the user's answer.
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2. A function in a web framework that runs when a certain web address is visited.
We added a new request handler for the login page.
3. A person or team whose job is to receive and deal with incoming requests.
The support request handler forwarded the ticket to the right team.
4. A software component that listens for messages and acts on each one.
The message queue calls a request handler for every new job.