RE: [PHP] Form duplicate post problem

> >You can still use one page and use a "middle-man" technique. The part > >that processes the form input would redirect back to itself after the > >data is inserted into the database, thus getting rid of the post data. > >So subsequent refreshes of the page will refresh without attempting to > >repost the data. > > This post is merely for reference and, hopefully, to help out > some > other person that runs into the same problem. > > I solved my duplicate form post problem using that middle-man > technique you guys mentioned, but i did it in a little more user friendly > way than using a complete page and redirecting back to the original. (thus > preventing some design problems on my specific site) > > I used some javascript to open a small window, it has the code to > insert the comment into the database, thanks for the user input and > immediately closes and refreshes the original, showing that last inserted > comment. Works very smoothly, and if the user connection is fast enough, > he > doesnt even notice the window. > Also for reference, but I would recommend to everyone that they not rely on Javascript and simply do all of this in the main window. With Pop-Up Blockers and different browser versions, Javascript should be avoided if possible unless you really know what your audience will be using (or don't care). ---John W. Holmes... PHP Architect - A monthly magazine for PHP Professionals. Get your copy today. http://www.phparch.com/