Build a Scalable File Upload System in Next.js: S3/R2 with Storage Analytics & Auto-Cleanup

🚀 Stop losing track of your file storage! Learn how to build a production-ready file management system in Next.js using AWS S3 and Cloudflare R2.

⚠️ THE PROBLEM WITH UPLOADTHING & CLOUDINARY
Most developers are making critical mistakes when handling file uploads:
❌ No storage size tracking - you don't know how much space you've used
❌ Orphaned files - images stay on the server even after deleting from your database
❌ No scalability - stuck with providers that can't handle growth
❌ Poor optimization - can't optimize images without metadata

✅ THE SOLUTION: Complete File Management System
In this 3-hour comprehensive tutorial, you'll learn how to implement a professional-grade file upload system that solves all these problems.

📚 WHAT YOU'LL BUILD:
✓ AWS S3 & Cloudflare R2 integration in Next.js e-commerce app
✓ Custom file upload endpoints with validation
✓ Automatic file deletion from both database AND cloud storage
✓ File metadata model for tracking storage analytics
✓ Storage usage dashboard and reporting
✓ Image optimization with size tracking
✓ Scalable architecture ready for production

🎯 PERFECT FOR:
Next.js developers building e-commerce platforms
Anyone frustrated with Uploadthing or Cloudinary limitations
Developers who need scalable file storage solutions
Teams building production-ready applications

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & Problem Overview
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💻 CODE & RESOURCES:
[Link to GitHub repo]
[Link to documentation]

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