# Remove File

### Overview

The **Remove File Component** removes a specified file from the database using its unique file ID. This ensures that unwanted or obsolete files are deleted efficiently from the system.

### Usage

This component is used when a file needs to be permanently removed from the database, ensuring storage optimization and compliance with data retention policies.

#### Properties

| Property | Type     | Description                                      |
| -------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| `fileId` | `string` | The unique identifier of the file to be deleted. |

#### Input Ports

| Port | Description                                    |
| ---- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| `in` | Accepts the file ID of the file to be removed. |

#### Output Ports

| Port      | Description                                          |
| --------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| `deleted` | Emits the `fileId` of the successfully deleted file. |

#### Processing Logic

1. **Receives Input Data**:
   * Accepts a `fileId` that identifies the file to be deleted.
2. **Deletes the File**:
   * Locates the file in the database.
   * Removes the file permanently.
3. **Confirms Deletion**:
   * Emits the `fileId` of the deleted file as confirmation.
   * If an error occurs (e.g., file not found), it is logged or raised appropriately.

#### Output Data Schema

| Property | Type     | Description                         |
| -------- | -------- | ----------------------------------- |
| `fileId` | `string` | The identifier of the deleted file. |

### Notes

* **Permanent Deletion**: Once removed, the file cannot be recovered.
* **Efficient Storage Management**: Helps free up space in the database.
* **Error Handling**: Ensures errors are logged when deletion fails.


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