In what scenarios would it be advisable to handle URL rewriting and redirection within the PHP framework instead of relying solely on mod_rewrite in .htaccess?

In scenarios where you need more dynamic control over URL rewriting and redirection, handling it within the PHP framework can be advantageous. This approach allows you to easily incorporate logic and database queries to determine the appropriate redirection based on specific conditions or user input. 

<?php
// Check if a specific URL parameter is present and redirect accordingly
if(isset($_GET['redirect'])) {
    $redirectUrl = $_GET['redirect'];
    
    // Perform any necessary validation or database queries here
    
    header("Location: $redirectUrl");
    exit();
}
?>

Keywords

URL rewriting redirection PHP framework mod_rewrite .htaccess

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