jtonneyck / file-upload-multer

File Uploads to Server with Multer

To upload a file you need to:

1. adjust the form on the front-end. Take a look at upload-pictures.hbs. ✅
2. On the back-end you need to set up a route that processes the data coming from the form. Since form that contain files send their data in a different encoding type (multi-part/formdata), you need a package that can parse data in this datatype. This package is multer. Check the npm page for multer. Make sure your field-names match.:white_check_mark:
3. Save a reference to the file in the database. This example uses a simple Picture model, but you can include a path in any kind of model. ✅

General tip: use Postman 📦 to first implement the route. If you got that to work, you can start focussing on the front-end. This will not only speed up your workflow considerably, but it will also become easier to create automated tests later as well!