What problem are you trying to solve?

Focus on the what and why of the need you have, not the how you'd like it solved.

We need to manage and serve images without degrading database performance. Storing large image files in the database increases size, slows queries, and makes scaling and backups harder. The goal is fast image access while keeping core data storage efficient.

What would you like to see happen?

Describe the desired outcome or enhancement.

We would like images to be stored and delivered efficiently without impacting database performance. The system should scale easily as image volume grows while keeping application data lightweight. Image access should be fast, reliable, and easy to manage.

Why is this important to you or your team?

Explain how the request adds value or solves a business need.

This is important because it ensures consistent application performance as the platform scales. Efficient image handling reduces infrastructure overhead, improves user experience, and lowers long-term maintenance costs. It allows the team to focus on core features instead of managing database performance issues.

What steps, if any, are you taking today to manage this problem?

Currently, we are limiting image data stored in the database and managing images separately to avoid performance issues. We manually track image references and clean up unused files when possible. These steps help in the short term but are not scalable long-term.