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File storage is one of the core components to most applications. It is often the second or third thing developers find themselves needing to write code for. What many forget about, until they are hit with the complexity of setting it up, is that file storage is just half the
Justin Hunter
The beauty of SQLite is in its simplicity. It’s a local SQL database with many of the same benefits you would expect from PostgreSQL or MySQL, but it’s lightweight, portable, and doesn’t require a hosting provider. However, one of SQLite’s drawbacks is in its data persistence.
Justin Hunter
Despite nearly two decades of advancements in cloud storage, why does S3 still feel overly complex for most developers? In 2006, Amazon changed how developers manage files for their applications. With the launch of their Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon made it possible for developers to host files in the
Justin Hunter
The idea of JSON as a database isn’t new. NoSQL databases are effectively just this. However, JSON in its simplest form is a lightweight file that can be hosted anywhere. It doesn’t need a database service provider. Any storage provider will work. The idea of JSON as your
Justin Hunter
“I've been working with IPFS and Pinata. The developer experience is exceptional, and the services are top-notch compared to competitors. The plugins and overall usability make it easy to get started.” At Pinata, we’re partial to the grit and tenacity that comes with learning something new and
Justin Hunter
How many millions of dollars have been made on “Chat With Your PDF” style apps? Chatting with documents has become incredibly popular, so let’s build a similar type of app focused on CSVs. While I can’t guarantee you will be able to capture any of those millions of
Justin Hunter
Any developer will tell you their worst nightmare isn’t taking down production. No, their worst nightmare is a rogue script, a miskeyed configuration value, or a malicious actor blowing through the application’s resources resulting in a monumental bill. While Pinata has robust analytics to help you track usage,
Justin Hunter
Developers need file storage. Simple. However, the options available for storing and retrieving files in the applications developers build has largely been anything but simple. The de-facto solution, and the longest-lived player in the space - Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) - is robust, scalable, reliable, and hard to
Justin Hunter
Today, we’re taking everything we've learned and applying it to the broader file storage and content distribution market.
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