Build Full Stack Social Media | #8 Image and Post Upload Integration

One of the key features of a social media platform is the ability for users to upload images and posts. In this tutorial, we will be integrating image and post upload functionality into our full stack social media application.

Setting up the Backend

First, we need to set up the backend to handle the image and post uploads. We can use a framework like Express.js for the server-side logic. Make sure to create routes to handle image and post uploads and store them in a database.

Frontend Implementation

On the frontend, we can create a form for users to upload images and posts. We can use HTML forms with file inputs for images and text areas for posts. Make sure to handle form submission and send the data to the backend for processing.

Image Upload

To handle image uploads, we can use a library like Multer in Node.js to parse and store the image files. Once the image is uploaded, we can store the image path in the database and display the image on the frontend.

Post Upload

For posting text updates, we can simply send the post content to the backend and store it in the database. Make sure to handle post validation and sanitization to prevent any malicious content from being posted.

Final Steps

Once the image and post upload functionality is implemented, make sure to test the application thoroughly to ensure everything is working as expected. You can also add features like editing and deleting posts, as well as adding image filters and effects for a more engaging user experience.

By following these steps, you can successfully integrate image and post upload functionality into your full stack social media application. Happy coding!