Igor Debatur, the CEO and co-founder of Uploadcare, joins us to discuss the complexities and challenges of file management in modern applications. Uploadcare specializes in making the file upload experience seamless for users. Igor shares how their journey started from being an agency that built products for clients to creating a comprehensive solution for file management that addresses the needs of engineers today. We delve into the intricacies of file uploads, which may seem straightforward but are fraught with challenges such as security, compliance, and scalability. Igor emphasizes the growing demand for efficient file handling as applications increasingly require users to upload larger files, including images and videos. He explains how Uploadcare's services help developers avoid the pitfalls of building file management systems from scratch, allowing them to focus on their core business rather than dealing with tedious technical issues. This episode provides valuable insights into why many companies should consider using a managed solution like Uploadcare instead of attempting to build their own file management solutions, especially when they can save time and resources in the process.

Takeaways:

• Uploadcare helps engineers manage file uploads, making the process more efficient and reliable.
• The growing demand for video and image uploads means tools like Uploadcare are essential for developers.
• Igor emphasized that building file management systems from scratch is often not practical for companies.
• Uploadcare offers a modular file uploader that integrates easily with various JavaScript frameworks like React and Angular.
• The service provides real-time image transformations and document conversions to streamline user experiences.
• Using Uploadcare saves companies valuable engineering time, allowing them to focus on their core business needs.

• uploadcare.com
• softwarearchitectureinsights.com

• Upload Care
• Zillow

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