CodeIgniter Calling methods within the same controller

Question

This is kinda a noob question. I have a controller that update record from a database, and then display the main page. In the update method,

function update() {
  $row = $this->db->update($tablename, $data);
  if($row == 1) {
    $this->index();
  }
}

In this case, the view goes back to the index page, but the url is still localhost/controller/update. Should I use redirect instead?

function update() {
  $row = $this->db->update($tablename, $data);
  if($row == 1) {
    redirect(controller/index);
  }
}

Which method is the correct way of redirecting pages? Thank you.

Answer 1

I'd suggest using the redirect method. That way they can't accidently reload the page, and re-edit the row (I guess they could hit back...).

PS You need quotes around controller/index .

redirect('controller/index');