Overview
Fun with Files is a web application that allows users to upload files to the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) using Pinata’s API. This application provides a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality, real-time upload feedback, and displays the IPFS hash for easy access to uploaded files.
Technologies Used
Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Backend: Node.js, Express
Database: N/A (IPFS for decentralized storage)
API: Pinata for IPFS integration
Installation
Clone the repository:
cd fun-with-files/backend
Install the necessary packages:
Set up environment variables in a .env file:
PINATA_SECRET_API_KEY=<your_secret_api_key>
Start the server:
Access the application source codes at https://github.com/SuleimanSoftDev/File-Upload-to-IPFS
Usage
Open the web application in your browser.
Use the drag-and-drop area or click to select files for upload.
Click the “Upload” button to initiate the upload.
View the IPFS link displayed after a successful upload.
File Upload Process
When a file is uploaded:
The file is sent to the backend server.
The server processes the file and uploads it to IPFS via the Pinata API.
The IPFS hash is returned and displayed on the frontend.
Accessibility Considerations
Keyboard Navigation: Users can navigate the application using the keyboard.
Color Contrast: Colors used meet WCAG guidelines for sufficient contrast.
Alt Text: All images will have descriptive alt attributes (if applicable).
Installation
Clone the repository:
cd fun-with-files/backend
Install the necessary packages:
Set up environment variables in a .env file:
PINATA_SECRET_API_KEY=<your_secret_api_key>
Start the server:
Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:5000/index.html.
Usage
Open the web application in your browser.
Use the drag-and-drop area or click to select files for upload.
Click the “Upload” button to initiate the upload.
View the IPFS link displayed after a successful upload.
File Upload Process
When a file is uploaded:
The file is sent to the backend server.
The server processes the file and uploads it to IPFS via the Pinata API.
The IPFS hash is returned and displayed on the frontend.
Accessibility Considerations
Keyboard Navigation: Users can navigate the application using the keyboard.
Color Contrast: Colors used meet WCAG guidelines for sufficient contrast.
Alt Text: All images will have descriptive alt attributes (if applicable).
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or create an issue for any feature requests or bug reports.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
