AssetConnect - a powerful file management solution for CodeIgniter 4 applications

Introducing AssetConnect for CodeIgniter 4!

Hey team! I'm excited to share a new library I've been working on called AssetConnect - a powerful file management solution for CodeIgniter 4 applications.

What is AssetConnect?

AssetConnect is a robust file management library that allows you to associate files with any entity in your application. It provides a flexible, type-safe API for handling file uploads, storage, and retrieval with powerful features.

Key Features ✨

• Entity Association: Easily attach files to any entity in your application (users, products, posts, etc.)
• Collections: Organize files into logical groups with specific rules and constraints
• Custom Properties: Store and retrieve metadata with your files
• Type-safe API: Full IDE support with strong typing
• Secure Access Control: Built-in authorization checks for file access
• Filtering System: Powerful query capabilities to find exactly the files you need
• Queue Integration: Background processing for file operations

Example Usage ?

PHP Code:

// Add an asset to a user
$asset = $user->addAsset('/path/to/file.jpg')
    ->withCustomProperties([
        'title' => 'Profile Picture',
        'description' => 'User profile picture'
    ])
    ->toAssetCollection(ImagesCollection::class);
// Get assets from a specific collection
$images = $user->getAssets(ImagesCollection::class);
// Get the URL to an asset
$url = $user->getFirstAsset()->getUrl(); 


Why Use AssetConnect?

• Simplified File Management: No more complex file handling code scattered throughout your application
• Flexible & Extensible: Create custom collections with specific rules for different types of files
• Performance Optimized: Background processing for heavy operations
• Secure By Design: Built with security best practices

Documentation & Resources ?

I've created comprehensive documentation that covers everything from basic usage to advanced configurations:
• Documentation: https://maniaba.github.io/asset-connect/
• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/maniaba/asset-connect

Get Involved! ?

I'd love for you to try out AssetConnect in your projects and provide feedback! There are several ways to contribute:

1. Try it out: Install it in your project and let me know how it works for you
2. Report issues: Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub
3. Contribute code: Pull requests are welcome! Check out the CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines
4. Spread the word: If you find it useful, share it with others in the CodeIgniter community

Requirements

• PHP 8.3 or higher
• CodeIgniter 4.6 or higher
• CodeIgniter Queue

Let me know if you have any questions or need help getting started! I'm excited to see how you'll use AssetConnect in your projects! ?

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I’ve been looking for a clean way to handle file associations in CodeIgniter 4, and AssetConnect seems like exactly what I need. Love the support for collections and background processing. Thanks for sharing — can’t wait to try it out in my next project!
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Interesting! Don't have anything I'm working on now that would use this, but I could see it fitting into a couple of projects I want to work on when I get sufficient free time.