CodeIgniter Calling methods within the same controller

Question

This is kinda a noob question. I have a controller that update record from a database, and then display the main page. In the update method,

function update() {
  $row = $this->db->update($tablename, $data);
  if($row == 1) {
    $this->index();
  }
}

In this case, the view goes back to the index page, but the url is still localhost/controller/update. Should I use redirect instead?

function update() {
  $row = $this->db->update($tablename, $data);
  if($row == 1) {
    redirect(controller/index);
  }
}

Which method is the correct way of redirecting pages? Thank you.

well, the function name tells everything: "redirect" is the best method to...redirect ;) — Damien Pirsy
– Damien Pirsy, Commented Jun 7, 2012 at 17:38

gen_Eric · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-07 17:37:02Z

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I'd suggest using the redirect method. That way they can't accidently reload the page, and re-edit the row (I guess they could hit back...).

P.S. You need quotes around controller/index.

redirect('controller/index');

answered Jun 7, 2012 at 17:37

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Eric Over a year ago

If I want to pass message, such as 'row has been successfully updated', I pass it using uri segment?

gen_Eric Over a year ago

@Eric: That's one way. Personally, I like flashdata. Before redirecting: $this->session->set_flashdata('message', 'Row Updated');. Then on the new page $this->session->flashdata('message');.

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