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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:

def post(self, page, payload, parms=None ):
        '''Posts a string payload to the server - used to make new Redmine items.  Returns an JSON string or error.'''
        if self.readonlytest:
            print 'Redmine read only test: Pretending to create: ' + page
            return payload
        else:
            return self.open( page, parms, payload )