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# Filter vs Interceptor

Describe about Filter and Interceptor in Spring boot

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From this image , Filter isn't a part of Spring framework. It mainpulates request and response. It can block the request from client and also block response before reach client.

Interceptor is similar to **Filter** but it will intercept request between **Dispatcher Servlet** and **Controller**   &#x20;

**Use Case Filter**

* Authentication
* Logging and auditing

**Use Case Interceptor**

* Detailed authorization checks
* Manipulating the Spring context or model