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How to Upload Files from Python (No SDK Required)
Step-by-step guide to uploading files from Python via the cdn22.net REST API — three HTTP calls, no vendor SDK, works with requests / httpx / urllib3.
How to Upload Files from Node.js with Built-In fetch
Step-by-step guide to uploading files from Node.js via the cdn22.net REST API — using the built-in fetch (Node 18+), no aws-sdk required.
How to Upload Files from Go with net/http (No SDK)
Step-by-step guide to uploading files from Go via the cdn22.net REST API — using stdlib net/http and encoding/json, no third-party deps.
How to Upload Files from Rust with reqwest
Step-by-step guide to uploading files from Rust via the cdn22.net REST API — using reqwest, three HTTP calls, no vendor crate.
cdn22.net vs Dropbox: Different Tools for Different Jobs
An honest comparison of cdn22.net (developer file API + CDN) and Dropbox (consumer/team file sync). When each is the right tool.
cdn22.net vs WeTransfer: Permanent Link vs Ad-Hoc Sharing
Need a WeTransfer link that never expires? cdn22.net gives permanent, API-hosted file URLs on a global CDN. Honest comparison of when to use each.
cdn22.net vs UploadThing: REST vs Typed SDK
Both are developer file-upload services. UploadThing ships a typed Next.js / React SDK; cdn22.net is plain REST. Honest pros and cons for each.
cdn22.net vs Cloudinary: The Storage-Only Alternative
Looking for a Cloudinary alternative without per-transformation fees? cdn22.net is storage + CDN only. Honest guide to when each saves you money.
Firebase Storage vs cdn22.net: An Honest Comparison
Firebase Cloud Storage vs cdn22.net: pricing, security rules, developer experience, and migration steps compared. Real numbers, no fluff.
Git LFS Alternatives: When Large File Storage Becomes a Problem
Git LFS pain points — bandwidth caps and storage quotas on GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket LFS — plus practical alternatives: cdn22.net, DVC, git-annex, direct S3.
DigitalOcean Spaces vs S3 vs cdn22.net: A Three-Way Comparison
DigitalOcean Spaces vs AWS S3 vs cdn22.net: pricing, CDN, API compatibility, and developer experience compared with real numbers.
How to Serve User-Uploaded Content Through a CDN
CDN architecture for user-generated content: public vs private buckets, signed URLs, cache invalidation, security, and code examples.
S3 + CloudFront Setup vs cdn22.net: A Developer's Time Audit
A step-by-step comparison of the time and configuration needed to serve files globally with AWS vs cdn22.net. Honest look at both approaches.
Is Self-Hosting File Storage Cheaper Than S3?
Real monthly bills for AWS S3, GCS, Backblaze B2, and a managed CDN — $16 to $120/month for 500GB + 1TB egress. See which stack wins, and when.
Serving Images at Scale: CDN, Optimization, and the Formats That Actually Matter
A practical guide to image format selection, CDN caching strategies, and responsive delivery — with real file size comparisons and decision frameworks for developers.
Presigned URLs Explained: When, Why, and How to Use Them Securely
Learn how presigned URLs work, when to use them for private file downloads and direct uploads, and how to avoid the security pitfalls that lead to data leaks.
How to Set Up a Private File Vault for Your SaaS App
A step-by-step architecture guide for building secure, multi-tenant file storage in your SaaS app — with folder isolation, access control middleware, signed URLs, and audit logging.
Static Asset Hosting for SPAs: Beyond 'Just Use a CDN'
A practical guide to cache strategy, content-hash naming, blue-green deployments, and CORS configuration for serving single-page application assets at scale.