URL Shortener 🚀

A web application that shortens long URLs into compact, easy-to-share links. Built with a focus on simplicity and efficiency, this project includes features for managing and tracking short URLs.

Features ✨

• URL Shortening: Convert long URLs into short, shareable links.
• Custom Short IDs: Optionally create custom short IDs for personalized URLs.
• Base62 ID Generation: Utilizes the base62 algorithm to generate unique short IDs.
• Analytics: Track the number of times each short URL is accessed.
• User Interface: Manage and view your shortened URLs through a user-friendly interface.

Tech Stack 🛠️

• Frontend: EJS, CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Short ID Generation: Base62 algorithm

Environment Variables

To run this project, you will need to add the following environment variables:

• DB_URL - Connection string for MongoDB

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Lessons Learned

• URL Management: Implemented efficient algorithms for URL shortening and retrieval.
• User Experience: Designed an intuitive interface for easy URL management.