URL Shortener is a web application that allows users to shorten long URLs into shorter, more manageable links. It provides a convenient way to share links while saving space and improving readability.
- URL Shortening: Users can input long URLs and receive shortened versions of those URLs.
- Customized Short Links: Users have the option to customize the shortened links with their own desired keywords or aliases.
- Click Tracking: The application tracks the number of clicks each shortened link receives, providing insights into link popularity and usage.
- URL Redirection: Shortened links automatically redirect users to the original long URLs, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Link Expiration: Users can set expiration dates for their shortened links, after which the links will no longer be accessible.
- Analytics: The application provides basic analytics, including click counts, referrers, and geographic information about the users who clicked on the shortened links.
The URL Shortener is built using the following technologies and libraries:
- Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, used for server-side development.
- Express: A fast and minimalist web application framework for Node.js.
- Bootstrap: A popular CSS framework for building responsive and mobile-first web pages.
To run the URL Shortener locally, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone <repository-url> - Install the dependencies:
npm install - Configure the environment variables for database connection.
- Run the application:
npm start
Ensure that you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine before proceeding.
Contributions to the URL Shortener are welcome! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request. Make sure to follow the project's code of conduct.
The URL Shortener is open-source software licensed under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more details.
We would like to acknowledge the following resources and libraries that contributed to the development of the URL Shortener:
For any inquiries or support related to the URL Shortener, please contact us at [email protected].