For any Rails folks out there that are looking for an alternative to
uploading files to S3:
I've been tinkering with Flex / ActionScript lately and spent some
time this past week re-writing the s3-swf-upload-plugin. The plugin
is now packaged as a gem for Rails 3, and even more importantly: the
interface is entirely controlled by CSS and JavaScript. My goal for
the re-write was to enable web developers to take advantage of Flash's
file management, but use familiar tools for designing the interface
(instead of having to learn ActionScript).
The result is a lightweight (46 kb down from 288 kb) flash file with a
dozen or so configuration options and 25 customizable javascript
callbacks that flex calls on different events.
We are already using it for a flickr-like uploading experience using
paperclip, delayed-paperclip and delayed job.
Anyway, if the proof is in the pudding, here's some pudding:
- Demo app running on heroku: http://s3swfuploader.heroku.com/
- Video introduction / tutorial: http://vimeo.com/11363680
- Github repo: http://github.com/nathancolgate/s3-swf-upload-plugin
That's all I got. If you get a chance, check it out. I'd appreciate
any feedback.
- Nate Clark
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