Welcome to the exciting world of Supabase Storage! In this section, we'll dive into how Supabase allows you to easily manage and serve files for your applications, much like you would with other popular cloud storage solutions. Think of it as your personal cloud drive for your app's assets, from user avatars to product images and beyond.
Supabase Storage provides a simple and secure way to upload, download, and manage any type of file. It's built on top of robust, open-source technologies, giving you control and flexibility without the vendor lock-in often associated with proprietary cloud services.
Here's what you can expect to learn about Supabase Storage:
- What is Supabase Storage? A high-level overview of its purpose and benefits.
- Key Concepts: Understanding buckets, files, and access control.
- Getting Started: Setting up your first storage bucket.
- Uploading and Downloading: Practical examples using the Supabase SDKs.
- Security & Permissions: How to control who can access your files.
Let's start by understanding the fundamental building blocks of Supabase Storage.
graph TD
A[Client App] --> B(Supabase Storage API)
B --> C{Storage Buckets}
C --> D[Files]
At its core, Supabase Storage organizes files into 'buckets'. Think of a bucket as a folder or a container for a specific type of file or a logical grouping within your application. For example, you might have a 'users' bucket for all user-related media, an 'products' bucket for product images, or a 'documents' bucket for uploaded user documents.