Overview
This project involved building a highly functional and customizable image upload component designed for Next.js applications. Leveraging Shadcn UI for a polished user experience and Cloudinary for powerful cloud-based media management, the component offers a seamless drag-and-drop interface. It addresses common image handling needs, from initial upload to advanced management features like setting cover images and deletion.
Key Features
Drag & Drop Functionality: Intuitive drag-and-drop support for single or multiple image uploads.Multiple File Uploads: Allows users to upload several images concurrently, with configurable file limits.Upload Progress & Thumbnails: Provides real-time feedback with loader animations and displays uploaded image thumbnails.Cloudinary Integration: Seamlessly uploads images to Cloudinary for storage, optimization, and delivery.Image Management: Functionality to set an image as a cover and remove images from both Cloudinary and the application's database.Type-Safe Development: Built with TypeScript for enhanced code quality and maintainability.Modern UI: Utilizes Shadcn UI components for an accessible and aesthetically pleasing interface.Tech Stack
Frontend Framework: Next.jsLanguage: TypeScriptUI Library: Shadcn UICloud Media Management: CloudinaryChallenges
Complex Image Selector Logic: Implementing robust logic for selecting and managing a "cover" image among multiple uploads. This involved handling UI state updates and database synchronization.Synchronized Deletion: Ensuring that when an image is removed, it is successfully deleted from both Cloudinary and the application's backend database to maintain data integrity and prevent orphaned assets.Optimistic UI Updates: Managing loading states and previewing images efficiently during the upload process to provide a smooth user experience.Error Handling: Implementing comprehensive error handling for network issues, Cloudinary API failures, and invalid file types.Learnings
Gained deeper insights into integrating third-party APIs (Cloudinary) with Next.js for media management.Improved proficiency in managing complex frontend state for file uploads, previews, and selections.Reinforced best practices for data synchronization between client-side, server-side, and cloud storage.Developed a stronger understanding of building reusable and accessible UI components using Shadcn UI and TypeScript.