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A handler is a piece of code that responds to something happening — like a message arriving, a request being made, or an event being triggered.Think of it like a receptionist at an office: Someone walks in (an event or message). The receptionist (the handler) decides what to do — maybe call someone, give directions, or log the visit. When something happens — for example, a user clicks a button, a message arrives, or a request comes to a web server — the system passes that “event” to the right handler, which knows what to do next.In software, a handler does the same: It receives input (like an API request or a message from a queue). It processes that input — maybe by saving data, calling another service, or sending a response. As a tester, you might encounter handlers in: APIs: A handler processes incoming HTTP requests (e.g., GET or POST). Message-based systems (like NServiceBus): A handler processes messages sent between services. AnalogyImagine a smart home: You press a button (event). The system runs a handler that turns on the lights. As a tester, you’d check: Did the lights actually turn on? What happens if the button is pressed twice? What if the handler fails? Event-driven systems: A handler reacts when something happens (e.g., a user signs up) Understanding handlers helps you: Know where the logic lives — so you can test the right thing. Understand how data flows throughout the system. Spot side effects — like database updates or messages sent. Write better unit or integration tests by targeting the handler’s behaviour.

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