Create a Drag & Drop File Uploader For Websites

Overview

A drag and drop file uploader feature in websites refers to the action of selecting a file folder and dropping it to upload rather than having to selecting it one by one from the folder. File Uploaders can be used in creating an online learning platform or on any other type of website in which file uploads are important.

A drag and drop folder uploader in websites greatly benefits users as it saves time and effort. It is one of the most common advanced features that users require from web developers. Hence, getting into terms with creating a drag and drop uploader for website will have you one step ahead of the others web developers. In this Create a Drag & Drop File Uploader course you will learn how to set up your upload server, set the style of your upload page, display an upload progress bar, and write the JavaScript code to make it all come together. You will also be guided to create a multiple file uploader using the HTML5 Drag & Drop API, with a multiple file selection if not supported. You will create a reusable JavaScript AJAX uploader that works with any backend language that can upload files and output JSON, although you will be using PHP here. Finally, you will pull this all together by using the reusable uploader code to output which files have been uploaded and which ones failed. By the completion of this course, you will walk away with the adequate knowledge to create a drag and drop file uploader for websites.

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Learning outcomes

• Learn how to set up your upload server, set the style of your upload page, display an upload progress bar, and write the JavaScript code to make it all come together.
• Create a multiple file uploader using the HTML5 Drag & Drop API, with a multiple file selection if not supported.
• Get an understanding on how to create a reusable JavaScript AJAX uploader that works with any backend language that can upload files and output JSON, although PHP will be used here.
• Learn to pull this all together by using the reusable uploader code to output which files have been uploaded and which ones failed.

Access duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Who is this course aimed at?

• Students
• Job seekers
• Web development professionals

Method of assessment

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Create a drag and drop file uploader for websites certificate by CPD & iAP. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

Other benefits

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
• Save time and money on travel
• Learn at your convenience and leisure
• Eligible for TOTUM discount card
• Free Career Support Service
• 25% Discount on personal Statement and covering letter writing service
• Free Access to Over 150 courses for 2 days (48 hours)
• Free access to course before you purchase (For selected courses only)

Tutor info

Alex Garrett is a UK-based developer. His experience includes software engineering and web architecture, as well as authoring “The PHP Project Guide”. Alex enjoys teaching Laravel, PHP, MySQL, jQuery, and other coding topics through his online courses.

COURSE CURRICULUM
1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
Course Introduction
2: CREATING A UDEMY STYLE DRAG AND DROP FILE UPLOAD SYSTEM
Preparing the Server
Styling
Drag and Drop Hook
Form Upload Hook
Backend Upload
JavaScript Upload Part 1
JavaScript Upload Part 2
Progress Bar
Showing Processed Files