Updated Query
I’m developing a small company website that needs to manage many images. Should I embed images directly, store them on the server, or rely on cloud storage?
In my experience, embedding images directly in the database often creates extra overhead when it comes to backups and performance, especially as the number of images grows. Using the filesystem keeps the image data separate from the business data, which simplifies both management and scaling in the early stages of a project. Additionally, cloud storage is an attractive option if future scalability and high availability are priorities. For a small company website, starting with local storage on the server can be effective and practical without the complexities introduced by direct database storage.
hey, i find using your server’s filesystem works best until you need the scalability of cloud storage. embedding images in the db makes things messy, especially when backups come into play. start simple and migrate only when you hit limits.