URL Shortener 🌐

Welcome to the URL Shortener project! Create shortened links quickly and efficiently using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.

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Features ✨

• Shorten URLs: Easily generate short and shareable links.
• Fast Redirection: Redirects users to the original long URL seamlessly.
• Node.js and Express.js: Backend powered by Node.js with Express.js for smooth routing.
• MongoDB Database: Utilizing MongoDB to store and retrieve URL data.
• Simple and Intuitive UI: User-friendly interface for a straightforward experience.

Technologies Used 💻

• Node.js: Backend server scripting.
• Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing URL data.

Getting Started 🚀

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/url-shortener.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd url-shortener

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up MongoDB:

   • Create a MongoDB database and update connection details in config.js.

5. Run the server:

   npm start

6. Open your browser and visit:

   http://localhost:3000

Configuration 🔧

• Update MongoDB connection details in config.js to match your database setup.

API Endpoints 🛣️

• Shorten URL:

  POST /api/shorten