HTTP 102 Processing vs 308 Permanent Redirect
HTTP 102 (Processing) is a 1xx Informational response, while 308 (Permanent Redirect) is a 3xx Redirection response. 102 indicates that the server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out. In contrast, 308 means that the resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
Description
The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out.
When You See It
During long-running WebDAV operations.
How to Fix
Wait for the final response. This is an interim status to prevent timeouts.
Description
The resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
When You See It
For permanent URL changes where POST requests must remain POST.
How to Fix
Update all references to the new URL. The HTTP method is preserved.
Key Differences
102 is a 1xx Informational response, while 308 is a 3xx Redirection response.
HTTP 102: The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out.
HTTP 308: The resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
You encounter 102 when during long-running WebDAV operations.
You encounter 308 when for permanent URL changes where POST requests must remain POST.
When to Use Which
For 102 (Processing): Wait for the final response. This is an interim status to prevent timeouts. For 308 (Permanent Redirect): Update all references to the new URL. The HTTP method is preserved.