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Top 5 Dev Hints Videos Every Developer Should Watch

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Practical solutions for common image and video challenges using Cloudinary, with time-saving tutorials that skip lengthy documentation and get straight to the point.

Troubleshooting, tweaking, and tinkering — huge time-sucks for developers who don’t have any to spare. When you need a solution, you need it fast, without digging through endless documentation or waiting on support. That’s why Cloudinary’s DevHints video series delivers quick, actionable tutorials to help you solve your visual media challenges in minutes.

Here are the five most-viewed Dev Hints videos, packed with time-saving tips and tricks to help you implement effective solutions faster.

Struggling with media uploads in React? Cloudinary’s Upload widget makes it seamless, offering a simple, customizable solution for handling both signed and unsigned uploads. Want to see how it’s done? Watch this tutorial to learn how to integrate the widget, manage its state, and unlock powerful customization options.

Need to dynamically overlay images for things like watermarks, product labels, or social media graphics? This tutorial shows you how to layer images with precision using Cloudinary’s Node.js SDK. Check out the full video to learn how to fine-tune overlays with transformations and positioning for more control and customization over your images.

Want a more efficient way to handle file uploads in Next.js? Server actions let you upload media directly within your components, improving performance and keeping your app responsive. In this tutorial, you’ll see how to set up server-side uploads, categorize assets with AI, and refresh your page dynamically — watch it now for the complete breakdown.

Adding videos to your React app? The Cloudinary Video Player lets you easily embed high-quality, customizable videos. This tutorial walks you through setting up the player, managing controls, and adjusting playback settings. Want to add subtitles or custom themes? Watch the full video to see how it’s done.

Building a media uploader in Next.js? Cloudinary makes it easy with a feature-rich upload widget that supports drag-and-drop, camera uploads, and even Unsplash integration. This tutorial walks through setup, security enhancements, and optimization techniques. Watch the video for a step-by-step guide to streamlining your Next.js media workflow.

Each of these Dev Hints videos is packed with practical tips to help you work smarter with Cloudinary. Check out the full Dev Hints playlist for more helpful tutorials! Watch now.

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