To integrate Cloudinary with Go Fiber for large file uploads, follow these best practices:
1. Use the `upload_large` Method:
- Cloudinary's `upload_large` method allows you to upload large files in chunks, which is more efficient and scalable for handling large files.
2. Stream the File:
- Stream the file directly from the client to Cloudinary, bypassing your server. This approach reduces server load and improves performance.
3. Use the `upload_widget`:
- Cloudinary's `upload_widget` is an interactive, feature-rich method for uploading files directly to Cloudinary. It includes a complete graphical interface and supports various file sources.
4. Configure the `BodyLimit`:
- Set the `BodyLimit` in your Fiber application to handle larger files. The default limit is 4MB, which can be increased as needed.
5. Use the `StreamRequestBody`:
- Enable `StreamRequestBody` to handle large files by streaming the request body directly to Cloudinary.
6. Handle Errors:
- Implement error handling to ensure that your application can handle any errors that may occur during the upload process.
7. Monitor Upload Progress:
- Monitor the upload progress to provide a better user experience and handle any errors that may occur during the upload process.
8. Use a Cloudinary SDK:
- Use a Cloudinary SDK for Go to simplify the integration and handle various upload scenarios efficiently.
Here is an example of how to use the `upload_large` method in Go Fiber:
go
package main
import (
"context"
"fmt"
"io"
"log"
"net/http"
"github.com/gofiber/fiber/v2"
"github.com/cloudinary/cloudinary-go/v2"
"github.com/cloudinary/cloudinary-go/v2/api/uploader"
)
func main() {
app := fiber.New(fiber.Config{
BodyLimit: 100 * 1024 * 1024, // 100MB
})
// Initialize Cloudinary
cldnry, err := cloudinary.NewFromAPIKey("your_api_key", "your_api_secret", "your_cloud_name")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
// Define the upload preset
preset := "your_upload_preset"
// Define the upload method
upload := func(ctx context.Context, file io.Reader, filename string) (string, error) {
// Upload the file in chunks
uploadParams := &uploader.UploadParams{
PublicID: filename,
ResourceType: uploader.File,
UseFilename: true,
Preset: preset,
}
uploadResp, err := cldnry.Upload.Upload(ctx, file, uploadParams)
if err != nil {
return "", err
}
return uploadResp.PublicID, nil
}
// Define the upload endpoint
app.Post("/upload", func(c *fiber.Ctx) error {
// Get the file from the request body
file, err := c.FormFile("file")
if err != nil {
return c.Status(fiber.StatusBadRequest).JSON(fiber.Map{"error": err})
}
// Upload the file
publicID, err := upload(c.Context(), file.File, file.Filename)
if err != nil {
return c.Status(fiber.StatusInternalServerError).JSON(fiber.Map{"error": err})
}
// Return the uploaded file's public ID
return c.Status(fiber.StatusOK).JSON(fiber.Map{"public_id": publicID})
})
// Start the server
log.Fatal(app.Listen(":3000"))
}
This example demonstrates how to handle large file uploads using the `upload_large` method in Go Fiber.
Citations:[1] https://dev.to/hackmamba/robust-media-upload-with-golang-and-cloudinary-fiber-version-2cmf
[2] https://cloudinary.com/documentation/go_image_and_video_upload
[3] https://github.com/gofiber/fiber/issues/272
[4] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/68215277/how-to-upload-large-files-to-cloudinary-in-react
[5] https://cloudinary.com/documentation/client_side_uploading