URL Shortener

A full-stack URL shortener application that allows users to create, manage, and analyze shortened URLs. The application includes user authentication, analytics, and a dashboard for managing links.

Features

• User authentication (login/logout)
• Create shortened URLs with optional custom aliases
• View and manage your links in a dashboard
• Analytics for tracking clicks and user activity
• Expiration dates for links
• Responsive design

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React
• Redux Toolkit
• Tailwind CSS

Backend

• Node.js
• Express
• MongoDB

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or later)
• MongoDB (local or cloud instance)

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Divya15566/url_shortener.git
cd url-shortener

2. Install Dependencies

Install server dependencies:

cd server
npm install

Install client dependencies:

cd ../client
npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the server directory with the following variables:

MONGODB_URI=<your-mongodb-uri>
JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
BASE_URL=http://localhost:5000

4. Start the Application

Start the backend server:

cd server
npm start

Start the frontend development server:

cd ../client
npm start

5. Access the Application

Open your browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:3000