How do I pass template context information when using HttpResponseRedirect in Django?

Question

I have a form that redirects to the same page after a user enters information (so that they can continue entering information). If the form submission is successful, I\'m r

Answer 1

For the sake of completion and future reference, you can now use the messages framework. After you install it:

views.py

from django.contrib import messages

def view(request):
  # your code
  messages.success(request, "Your data has been saved!")
  HttpResponseRedirect(request.path)

template.html

{% if messages %}

  {% for message in messages %}
  {{ message }}
  {% endfor %}

{% endif %}