Hey everyone,
I’m trying to create a file upload system similar to what Gmail uses. My goal is to use jQuery and PHP for this project. I’m wondering if anyone has experience with this kind of setup?
Ideally, I’d like to include a progress bar to show the upload status. But if that’s too complicated, I can do without it for now. The main thing I’m after is the overall functionality of selecting and uploading files smoothly.
I’ve seen some jQuery plugins that might work, but I’m not sure which ones are best for this type of project. Does anyone have recommendations for plugins or general advice on what I should be looking into?
I’m trying to avoid using Flash, Perl, or CGI for this. Any tips or resources would be really helpful. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
hey dude, i’ve done somethin similar before. check out blueimp’s jQuery-File-Upload plugin. it’s pretty solid for what ur tryin to do. handles multiple file uploads, has a progress bar, and works well with PHP. you can customize it to fit ur needs. good luck with ur project!
I’ve tackled a similar project recently, and I found the Uppy library to be incredibly useful. It’s modern, flexible, and works great with jQuery and PHP. What I really liked about Uppy is its modular approach - you can pick and choose the features you need.
For the progress bar, Uppy has built-in support, so you don’t need to worry about implementing that separately. It also handles multiple file uploads seamlessly, which sounds like what you’re after.
One thing to keep in mind is server-side configuration. Make sure your PHP.ini file is set up correctly for file uploads, especially if you’re dealing with larger files. You might need to adjust max_file_size and post_max_size.
Also, don’t forget about security. Implement file type checks and virus scanning on the server-side. It’s easy to overlook, but crucial for a robust system.
If you run into any specific issues during implementation, feel free to ask. Good luck with your project!
I’ve implemented a similar system recently. For a Gmail-like file upload, I’d recommend using the Dropzone.js library. It’s lightweight, customizable, and doesn’t require jQuery. It handles drag-and-drop uploads, provides a progress bar, and integrates well with PHP backends.
To set it up, include the Dropzone.js files in your HTML, create a form with the ‘dropzone’ class, and configure it in your JavaScript. On the PHP side, use move_uploaded_file() to handle the uploads.
For larger files, consider implementing chunked uploads to improve performance and handle timeouts. Also, don’t forget to implement proper security measures, like file type validation and size limits.