Overview: Media Gallery

The Media Gallery module is a core component designed to centralize and streamline the management of images, audio files, and video content within your application. This module provides developers with a robust framework for organizing, storing, and reusing media assets efficiently.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the Media Gallery module is to serve as a centralized repository for all types of media files. It simplifies the process of managing digital assets by offering features such as:

• Organization: Categorize and tag media files for easy retrieval.
• Storage: Provide secure, scalable storage solutions for various media types.
• Integration: Facilitate seamless integration with other modules and components within your application.

By centralizing media management, this module reduces redundancy and ensures that all assets are stored in a single location, making it easier to update, modify, or delete them as needed.

Benefits

The Media Gallery module offers several key benefits for developers:

1. Streamlined Workflow: Organize and manage media files efficiently, reducing the time spent on searching for assets across multiple locations.
2. Enhanced User Experience: Deliver high-quality multimedia content to users with minimal latency by leveraging optimized storage solutions.
3. Scalability: Handle a growing volume of media files without compromising performance.
4. Metadata Support: Store and retrieve metadata (e.g., descriptions, tags) associated with each media file to improve search functionality and organization.
5. Role-Based Access Control: Ensure that only authorized users or modules can access sensitive media content.
6. Versioning: Maintain different versions of media files for rollback or historical reference purposes.

Usage Scenarios

The Media Gallery module is versatile and can be utilized in various scenarios, including:

• Dashboard Development: Store and manage user profile pictures, avatars, and other personalized content.
• E-commerce Platforms: Organize product images, promotional materials, and customer uploads in a structured manner.
• Marketing Tools: Host campaign visuals, banners, and multimedia content for marketing activities.
• Blogging Platforms: Manage post images, videos, and audio files associated with articles or podcasts.
• Mobile Applications: Integrate media storage solutions for apps requiring image libraries, video playback, or audio support.

By incorporating the Media Gallery module into your application, you can ensure efficient media management while enhancing both developer productivity and user experience.

# Media Gallery Module Documentation

## File Upload
- **Description**: Enables developers to upload various types of media files, including images, audio, and video.
- **Key Points**:
  - Supports multiple file formats (e.g., JPG, PNG, MP3, MP4).
  - Allows bulk uploads for efficient content management.
  - Provides progress tracking during file transfers.

## Media Organization
- **Description**: Offers a structured way to categorize and manage uploaded media files.
- **Key Points**:
  - Organizes media into folders, albums, or playlists based on user-defined criteria.
  - Facilitates easy retrieval of specific media assets using intuitive navigation.

## Search & Filtering
- **Description**: Provides powerful search and filtering capabilities to locate specific media files quickly.
- **Key Points**:
  - Supports keyword searches, tags, and metadata-based queries.
  - Enables sorting by parameters like file type, size, or upload date.

## Version Control
- **Description**: Manages different versions of media files to track changes and revert to previous states if needed.
- **Key Points**:
  - Allows versioning for images, audio, and video files.
  - Helps maintain a history of updates and modifications.

## Metadata Management
- **Description**: Captures and manages metadata for each media file to enhance organization and functionality.
- **Key Points**:
  - Extracts and stores metadata (e.g., EXIF data for images, ID3 tags for audio).
  - Provides tools to view, edit, or add custom metadata.

## Security & Access Control
- **Description**: Ensures secure access to media files by enforcing permissions and restrictions.
- **Key Points**:
  - Implements role-based access control (RBAC) to restrict file access.
  - Protects sensitive media from unauthorized access or modification.

## Integration Hooks
- **Description**: Provides hooks for seamless integration with other modules or external systems.
- **Key Points**:
  - Allows developers to extend functionality by hooking into the module's events and processes.
  - Supports third-party integrations for enhanced workflows.

## Performance Optimization
- **Description**: Optimizes media storage, retrieval, and delivery for improved performance.
- **Key Points**:
  - Compresses files to reduce storage footprint without compromising quality.
  - Caches frequently accessed media to speed up delivery times.

## Logging & Analytics
- **Description**: Tracks usage patterns and provides insights into media gallery activity.
- **Key Points**:
  - Logs user interactions, file accesses, and modifications for auditing purposes.
  - Generates analytics reports to help optimize content management strategies.

Module Name: Media Gallery

Category: Core

Summary: Organize and reuse images, audio, and video files within your application.

API Endpoint (FastAPI)

This example demonstrates a FastAPI endpoint for uploading and managing media files:

from fastapi import APIRouter, UploadFile, File, HTTPException
from typing import List
import os

router = APIRouter()

@router.post("/media/upload")
async def upload_file(
    file: UploadFile = File(...),
    folder: str = "default"
):
    try:
        # Create directory if it doesn't exist
        os.makedirs(os.path.join("uploads", folder), exist_ok=True)
        
        # Save the uploaded file
        with open(os.path.join("uploads", folder, file.filename), "wb") as f:
            content = await file.read()
            f.write(content)
            
        return {"message": f"File {file.filename} saved successfully."}
    except Exception as e:
        raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail=str(e))

React UI Component

This snippet shows a React component for displaying and managing media files:

import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";
import axios from "axios";

const MediaGallery = () => {
    const [files, setFiles] = useState([]);
    const [selectedFile, setSelectedFile] = useState(null);

    useEffect(() => {
        // Fetch existing media files
        axios.get("/media/files")
            .then((response) => setFiles(response.data))
            .catch((error) => console.error("Error fetching files:", error));
    }, []);

    const handleFileSelect = (file) => setSelectedFile(file);

    const handleUpload = async (e) => {
        const formData = new FormData();
        const fileInput = e.target.files[0];
        
        if (!fileInput) return;
        
        formData.append("file", fileInput);
        try {
            await axios.post("/media/upload", formData, {
                headers: {
                    "Content-Type": "multipart/form-data"
                }
            });
            window.location.reload();
        } catch (error) {
            console.error("Error uploading file:", error);
        }
    };

    return (
        <div className="media-gallery">
            <h1>Media Gallery</h1>
            
            <div className="file-upload">
                <input
                    type="file"
                    onChange={handleUpload}
                    multiple={false}
                    accept="image/*,audio/*,video/*"
                />
            </div>

            <div className="files-container">
                {files.map((file) => (
                    <div key={file.id} className="file-item">
                        <div className="file-info">
                            <span className="file-name">{file.name}</span>
                            <span className="file-type">{file.type}</span>
                        </div>
                        <button 
                            onClick={() => handleDelete(file.id)}
                            className="delete-btn"
                        >
                            Delete
                        </button>
                    </div>
                ))}
            </div>
        </div>
    );
};

export default MediaGallery;

Data Schema (Pydantic)

This schema defines the structure of media files and upload requests:

from pydantic import BaseModel

class MediaFile(BaseModel):
    id: str
    name: str
    type: str  # e.g., image, audio, video
    size: int
    uploaded_at: str

class CreateMediaRequest(BaseModel):
    file: bytes = ...
    folder: str = "default"

    class Config:
        arbitrary_types_allowed = True

Usage Notes:

1. The FastAPI endpoint handles file uploads and provides basic CRUD operations.
2. The React component includes a simple UI for uploading and managing files.
3. Pydantic models ensure data validation and type safety in the API.

This module integrates seamlessly with modern web frameworks and provides developers with tools to manage media assets efficiently.

Media Gallery Module Documentation

Overview

The Media Gallery module provides a robust solution for organizing and reusing images, audio files, and video content within your application. Designed with developers in mind, this module streamlines media management, enhancing efficiency and scalability.

Related Modules

• Asset Management: Handles the lifecycle of digital assets, including storage and retrieval.
• File Upload: Facilitates secure and efficient file uploads to various cloud storage solutions.
• Media Processing: Offers tools for resizing images, converting formats, and transcoding videos.
• Search & Filter: Enables advanced querying of media based on metadata and custom fields.
• Analytics: Provides insights into media usage trends and user interactions.

Use Cases

1. Image Library for a Website

Description: Manage and display digital images in a structured gallery, supporting lazy loading and responsive design.

• Example Scenario: A blogging platform uses Media Gallery to store and manage all its post images, ensuring quick loading times and consistent styling across devices.

2. Audio/Video Integration in Applications

Description: Stream audio files or embed video content directly into your application interface.

• Example Scenario: An e-learning platform integrates video lectures using Media Gallery, allowing users to play videos seamlessly within the learning management system.

3. Custom Media Solutions

Description: Develop tailored media solutions by leveraging API endpoints and hooks provided by the module.

• Example Scenario: A custom photo editing app uses Media Gallery’s API to allow users to upload, edit, and share photos directly from their mobile devices.

Integration Tips

1. API Usage: Utilize RESTful or GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with your application. Refer to the API Reference for detailed documentation.
2. Event Handling: Implement custom events to trigger actions upon media uploads, processing completions, or deletions.
3. Performance Considerations:
   • Optimize image and video files before upload using tools like ImageOptim or FFmpeg.
   • Use lazy loading techniques to improve page load times.
4. Security Best Practices:
   • Apply proper authentication and authorization mechanisms when exposing media endpoints publicly.
   • Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
5. Configuration Management: Use environment-specific configurations to manage settings across different deployment environments (development, staging, production).

Configuration Options

Conclusion

The Media Gallery module is a powerful tool for managing and reusing media content efficiently. By leveraging related modules, implementing best practices, and configuring settings appropriately, developers can create seamless and scalable media solutions.

For further details or troubleshooting, refer to the comprehensive Developer Guide available on our documentation site.