Simple URL Shortener

A lightweight and efficient URL shortening service that converts long URLs into short, manageable links.

Features

• URL Shortening: Convert long URLs into short, shareable links
• Custom Short Codes: Generate random short codes for URLs
• URL Redirection: Redirect users from short URLs to original URLs
• Simple Interface: Clean and user-friendly web interface
• Database Storage: Persistent storage of URL mappings
• Analytics: Basic click tracking and statistics
• API Support: RESTful API for programmatic access

Technology Stack

• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Additional Libraries:
  • Body-parser for request handling
  • Mongoose for database operations
  • Shortid for generating unique short codes

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Sonu99kr/simple-url-shortner.git
   cd simple-url-shortner

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Start the application

   npm start

4. Development mode

   npm run dev

Project Structure

simple-url-shortner/
├── public/
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── style.css
│   └── script.js
├── src/
│   ├── models/
│   │   └── url.js
│   ├── routes/
│   │   └── url.js
│   ├── controllers/
│   │   └── urlController.js
│   └── config/
│       └── database.js
├── .env
├── .gitignore
├── package.json
├── server.js
└── README.md

The application will be available at http://localhost:8001

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