Best methodology for File Uploading :How does Youtube ?

Question

What is the best method to follow for uploading files to server using my website ? Each user will upload some files to his profile.Should i place all files in a single directory or do i need to create folders for each user and keep the files there? How you tube is doing this ? Any idea ? How should i store the uploaded info in database.Whats the best efficied approcach to do this when handling large number of users and files . I dont want to know about the usage of API and all.I want to know the best approach (file organization)

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

I would have a folder for each user, its more managable!

I wouldn't fancy a massive folder with loads of files!

You could end up with duplicate file names and end up deleting another users files!

I would create a directory for every user!