I would like users of my ruby on rails app to be able to upload documents (Word Documents, Spreadsheets, PDFs, etc). What is the best way of doing this?
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I would like users of my ruby on rails app to be able to upload documents (Word Documents, Spreadsheets, PDFs, etc). What is the best way of doing this?
I’ve used file_column, attachment_fu, and paperclip. I’ve also had to dive into the source on all three plugins.
Without a doubt, I recommend paperclip above the others. The source is easier to read and understand. Its easier to extend. It doesn’t do extraneous file copies.
Go with paperclip and let us know if you have any questions.