Practical GraphQL - Become a GraphQL Ninja - File (Image) Upload in the Backend (Node.js)

This video tutorial explains how to implement file upload functionality in a React application. It covers setting up the backend using Express and GraphQL, installing the express-file-upload middleware, and creating an endpoint to handle file uploads. The tutorial also discusses moving uploaded files to a designated folder and handling potential errors. The process involves using Cloudinary for cloud storage and ensuring the uploaded files are accessible for use in the React app.

What are the two main parts involved in achieving file upload in a React app?

Explain the role of the express file upload package in the file upload process.

Describe the process of handling an uploaded file in the Express app.

How do you extract the file name from the uploaded file in the Express app?

What happens to the uploaded file after it is placed in the uploads folder?