Re: 302 return code

From: David J Woolley <djw@dont-contact.us>
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 14:13:50 +0100

Date sent: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 20:08:37 -400
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>
> Users request information from a database. The database creates a
> .jpg file and sends back a 302, redirect, code.

One common cause of problems with 302 is POST forms which redirect
and expect the client to GET. 302 should generate a POST in this
case. This may or may not be relevant.

The correct status for a POST to GET redirect is 303.

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