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Objects are the actual data layer

Objects are the files and blobs stored inside a bucket. Once a bucket is well designed, most day-to-day storage operations happen at the object level.

Object-management concerns

  • Upload and overwrite behavior
  • Metadata such as content type and cache headers
  • Versioning and rollback expectations
  • Lifecycle and retention controls
  • Public versus private delivery paths

Object-management habits

  1. Write predictable keys and prefixes.
  2. Set metadata intentionally during upload.
  3. Use versioning when rollback matters.
  4. Clean up objects that no longer serve a purpose.