Media Files
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Media files are user-uploaded content, such as profile pictures, document uploads, or video files.
framework provides tools to manage these dynamic assets, making it easy to store and serve user-generated content.
Configuration
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Set up the storage location and URL path for your media files in ``settings.py``:
.. code-block:: python
# settings.py
import os
BASE_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
UPLOAD_FOLDER = 'media/uploads' # The directory where uploaded files will be stored
UPLOAD_URL = '/media/uploads/' # The URL path for accessing uploaded files
PROJECT_ROOT = BASE_DIR # Typically the same as BASE_DIR
Usage in Templates
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Similar to static files, you can reference your media files in templates.
If your model has a field storing the path to an uploaded file (e.g., ``user.profile_picture_path``), you can construct the URL using the ``UPLOAD_URL`` from your settings or a helper function if available:
.. code-block:: html
{{ user.username }} Profile
{{ user.username }}'s Profile
{% if user.profile_picture_path %}
{% else %}
No profile picture uploaded.
{% endif %}
Bio: {{ user.bio }}