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How to implement file versioning in Supabase storage?

Discover how to set up file versioning in Supabase storage with ease. Dive into our detailed guide to effectively keep track of and manage multiple versions of your files.

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Overview

Tracking and managing file versions in Supabase storage means setting up a way to keep tabs on changes to files. This lets people go back to earlier versions if something goes wrong or changes need to be undone. Usually, this involves taking care of how files are named, their metadata, and how they're stored. To make this easier, tapping into Supabase's API and adding some extra logic to an application can simplify handling file versioning. It’s an efficient method to keep everything in check.

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How to implement file versioning in Supabase storage?

Step 1: Set Up Your Supabase Project

  • Head over to the Supabase website and log in to your account.
  • Create a new project by filling in the necessary details like project name and region.
  • Once your project is up and running, go to the dashboard.

Step 2: Configure Supabase Storage

  • In the dashboard, look for the “Storage” option in the sidebar.
  • Click on “Create new bucket” and give it a unique name.
  • Set up the bucket settings, deciding if it should be public or private.

Step 3: Create a Versioning Schema

  • Decide on a versioning strategy. You could append a timestamp or version number to the file name.
  • Set up a folder structure to store different versions of files if needed (e.g., root-folder/v1, root-folder/v2).

Step 4: Upload Files with Versioning

  • Write a function in your backend or client application to upload files.

  • Make sure the function adds the version identifier to the file name before uploading.

  • Example code snippet:

    ```javascript
    const { data, error } = await supabase
    .storage
    .from('your-bucket-name')
    .upload('folder-name/file_v1.txt', file)
    ```

Step 5: Retrieve Specific Versions

  • Implement functionality to list all versions of a file.

  • Use the list function to fetch files from the storage bucket:

    ```javascript
    const { data, error } = await supabase
    .storage
    .from('your-bucket-name')
    .list('folder-name')
    ```

  • Use the file name convention to filter and retrieve the specific version.

Step 6: Maintain Metadata

  • Create a database table in Supabase to keep track of file versions and metadata.

  • Store details like file name, version, upload date, etc.

  • Example table schema:

    ```sql
    CREATE TABLE file_versions (
    id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY,
    file_name TEXT NOT NULL,
    version TEXT NOT NULL,
    upload_date TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW()
    );
    ```

Step 7: Automate Version Management

  • Use HTTP triggers or cloud functions to automate tasks like archiving old versions.

  • Create a scheduled function to clean up or archive old versions based on your retention policy.

    ```javascript
    const oldVersions = await getOldVersions()

    oldVersions.forEach(async (file) => {
    await supabase
    .storage
    .from('your-bucket-name')
    .remove([file.path])
    })
    ```

Step 8: Implement Rollback Feature

  • Implement a rollback feature to revert to any previous version.

  • Write a function to copy the content of the old version and upload it as the current version.

    ```javascript
    const { data, error } = await supabase
    .storage
    .from('your-bucket-name')
    .move('folder-name/file_v1.txt', 'folder-name/file_current.txt')
    ```

Step 9: Testing and Monitoring

  • Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure the versioning and rollback features work seamlessly.
  • Enable monitoring and logging to track changes and uploads.
  • Regularly review logs to troubleshoot and optimize the versioning process.

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