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The Complete Guide to using a CDN with Active Storage Rails

The Complete Guide to using a CDN with Active Storage RailsLearn how to use Rails' proxy feature to serve Active Storage files via a CDN. This complete guide walks you through setup, routing, and deployment—including a drop-in solution with Simple File Upload.

Direct Rails File Uploads to S3 on Heroku with Active Storage: The Complete How-To Guide

Direct Rails File Uploads to S3 on Heroku with Active Storage: The Complete How-To GuideUploading files to S3 from a Rails app on Heroku can be tricky, especially with large files. Learn how to implement direct-to-S3 uploads in Rails using Active Storage to avoid timeouts and reduce server strain.

Direct Node Upload File to S3: A Complete How-To Guide

Direct Node Upload File to S3: A Complete How-To GuideLearn how to upload files directly from the browser to Backblaze B2 using Node and Express—no server-side processing required. Ideal for Heroku and other PaaS platforms.

The Web Developers Guide to Easy HTML File Uploads

The Web Developers Guide to Easy HTML File UploadsLearn how to create a custom HTML file upload button from scratch, including styling, file type restrictions, and adding images. This step-by-step guide walks you through the full process—perfect for improving forms, job boards, and listing pages.

The Easiest Workaround to Heroku Storage

The Easiest Workaround to Heroku StorageHeroku’s ephemeral file system means uploaded files don’t stick around—unless you store them elsewhere. This guide explains Heroku storage, why it matters, and how to handle file uploads the right way.

Heroku drops the Filestack App? Upgrade to Simple File Upload for Hassle-Free File Uploading on Heroku

Heroku drops the Filestack App? Upgrade to Simple File Upload for Hassle-Free File Uploading on HerokuIf you’ve been using the Filestack add-on for file uploads on Heroku, you’ll need a new solution. This guide explains what’s changing, introduces a Filestack alternative built for Heroku, and shows you exactly how to switch to Simple File Upload in minutes.

Simple File Upload: The Easy-To-Use Cloudinary Alternative on Heroku

Simple File Upload: The Easy-To-Use Cloudinary Alternative on HerokuCloudinary is powerful—but often too complex, costly, and overbuilt for basic file uploads on Heroku. This guide breaks down the drawbacks and shows why Simple File Upload is a faster, easier, and more affordable solution for Heroku developers.