handling large file uploads without frontend memory load

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handling large file uploads without frontend memory load: a comprehensive guide

large file uploads can be a significant challenge for web applications. naive implementations can lead to browser crashes due to excessive memory usage on the frontend, slow upload speeds, and potential server overload. this tutorial will guide you through various strategies for handling large file uploads efficiently without burdening the frontend with large memory loads. we'll cover techniques like chunking, asynchronous processing, and progress tracking, providing code examples in javascript (frontend) and python (backend with flask).

*i. the problem: frontend memory load & browser freezing*

the traditional approach of loading the entire file into the browser's memory before sending it to the server is unsustainable for large files. imagine trying to upload a 1gb video file:

1. *file reader:* you typically use the `filereader` api to read the file into an `arraybuffer` or `dataurl`.
2. *memory hogging:* the entire file content resides in the browser's memory, consuming a substantial amount of ram.
3. *browser lag:* this large memory footprint can cause significant browser slowdowns or even crashes, especially on low-powered devices or older browsers.
4. *slow upload:* sending the entire file in a single request can take a considerable amount of time, and if the connection is interrupted, the entire upload needs to be restarted.

*ii. solution: chunked uploads*

the core idea is to break the large file into smaller, manageable chunks. the browser uploads these chunks sequentially, drastically reducing the memory footprint. here's the breakdown:

1. *file splitting:* the frontend divides the file into chunks of a predetermined size (e.g., 1mb, 5mb).
2. *sequential uploads:* each chunk is sent to the server as a separate http request.
3. *server-side assembly:* the server receives the chunks and reassembles them into the complete file.
4. **progress trac ...

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