The article discusses a common challenge faced by developers when working with Heroku's ephemeral filesystem—downloading files generated on the server. The author describes a specific problem encountered with file retrieval and details a solution using Net::SFTP for secure file transfers to an external FTP server. This approach not only addresses the issue effectively but also emphasizes the importance of adapting to cloud platform limitations and finding innovative ways to handle file management in a dynamic environment.
As developers, we often face unique challenges when working with cloud platforms. Recently, I had to deal with an interesting issue—downloading a file generated on the fly within a Heroku server.
Since Heroku's filesystem is ephemeral, retrieving the file wasn't as straightforward as it seemed. In my latest article, I share how I solved this problem using Net::SFTP.
I utilized Net::SFTP to upload files securely to another FTP server, ensuring smooth and efficient file transfers even in the ephemeral Heroku environment.
This experience highlights the necessity for developers to adapt and find innovative solutions when working with cloud infrastructure limitations.
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