[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #20060: wp_redirect() doesn't exit

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#20060: wp_redirect() doesn't exit
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 Reporter:  iandunn                   |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement               |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                    |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Security                  |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                    |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch dev-feedback  |
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Changes (by kurtpayne):

 * cc: kpayne@… (added)


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:3 nacin]:
 > Thus, rather than a parameter, it would need to be:
 >
 > {{{
 > function wp_redirect_and_exit( $location, $status = 302 ) {
 >     wp_redirect( $location, $status );
 >     exit;
 > }
 > }}}


 We should avoid writing raw `exit` or `die` statements in the code without
 a way to override or hijack the behavior.  This kills unit tests.  I'd
 prefer to see this implemented similar to `wp_die` (or use `wp_die`
 outright).

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