ASP.NET: What happens to code after Response.Redirect(…)?

Question

Does Response.Redirect() cause the currently running method to abort? Or does code after Response.Redirect() execute also?

(That is, is it necessary to return/Exit Sub a

Answer 1

My understanding is that upon issuing a Response.Redirect(), code following it will not execute. If you think about it, it would make sense not to execute it. You're basically telling your code that you want to go somewhere else.

Example: Think of it as ordering a value meal at McDonalds. After you order it and they start filling your drink, you change your mind and say "you know what, forget my order. I'm going to Redirect myself to Wendy's." At that point, they're going to stop making your fries and burger because, well... you've decided to go somewhere else -- i.e. redirecting the response.