HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 307 Temporary Redirect
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 307 (Temporary Redirect) is a 3xx Redirection response. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). In contrast, 307 means that the resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
Description
The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
When You See It
After form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
How to Fix
The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.
Description
The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
When You See It
When you need a temporary redirect that preserves the request method (POST stays POST).
How to Fix
Follow the Location header using the same HTTP method.
Key Differences
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 307 is a 3xx Redirection response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 307: The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 307 when when you need a temporary redirect that preserves the request method (POST stays POST).
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 307 (Temporary Redirect): Follow the Location header using the same HTTP method.