A 302 redirect, also known as “Found,” indicates that the requested resource has been temporarily moved to a different URL. This means that the client should request the resource from the new URL, but future requests should still be directed to the original URL. A 307 redirect, also known as “Temporary Redirect,” is similar to 302, but it specifies that the new URL is only temporary and future requests should still be directed to the original URL.
The main difference between 302 and 307 redirects lies in their effect on the HTTP request method. In a 302 redirect, the server can change the HTTP request method to GET, even if the original request was a POST. In a 307 redirect, the original request method is preserved, so if the original request was a POST, the redirect will also be a POST request.
This distinction is important for applications that rely on the HTTP request method, such as forms submissions or other requests that involve sensitive data. Using a 302 redirect for these applications could lead to security vulnerabilities.