Handling file uploads typically involves the following steps:
Prepare the HTML form: Create an HTML form with the appropriate fields to accept file uploads. Include the enctype="multipart/form-data" attribute in the form tag to enable file uploads.
Handle the file upload request: Define a route and corresponding controller method to handle the file upload request. using the $request->file() method you can access the uploaded file in the controller method.
Validate the uploaded file: You can specify rules such as file size, file type, and other criteria to ensure the uploaded file meets your requirements.
Store the file: Choose a storage mechanism in Laravel to store the uploaded file. Laravel offers various storage options, including local disk storage, cloud storage (such as Amazon S3), or even a custom storage solution.
Update the database: You can update the relevant database records or create new records with the necessary file details.
Provide appropriate response: Upon completion of the file upload and processing, deliver a response to the user, notifying them about the status of the upload operation, whether it was successful or unsuccessful.