I am using Parse.com with Mailgun to dispatch emails and want to enhance them with inline images. Is it possible to utilize CloudCode on Parse.com for embedding these visuals using a JavaScript-based approach? Any step-by-step guidance or tips on implementing inline graphics would be very helpful.
I have experimented with embedding inline images using Parse CloudCode and Mailgun, and after several trials, I concluded that the key is in managing how attachments are handled. I initially faced issues with image load times due to improper image path references. To resolve this, I hosted the images on a stable CDN and then attached them through Mailgun’s inline option by referencing their content IDs directly in the HTML. This approach required careful setup in CloudCode to ensure asynchronous email dispatch worked properly, but it resulted in a reliable and visually enhanced email delivery.
After several experiments, I discovered an alternative route to embedding inline images by integrating base64-encoded image strings directly into the email body. Utilizing CloudCode on Parse.com, I had to carefully adjust MIME headers and content IDs for Mailgun to handle these images correctly. At times, the encoding process required additional memory checks, especially for larger images, so reducing file sizes proved effective. Although this method demands careful tuning of CloudCode execution and email formatting settings, it offers more flexible integration without relying exclusively on external image hosting services.
hey, i tried hosting my images externally (like on s3) and then linking them inline via cloud code. works fine tho u might need to tune mime headers a bit for mailgun to pick them up correctly.