URL Shortener

This project is a URL shortener built using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, along with HTML and CSS for the front-end. It features a user authentication system, ensuring that only logged-in users can generate and manage their shortened URLs. The application also provides detailed analytics for each link created by a user.

Demo

https://youtu.be/R9GGsFb-F2w?si=gkFy35RtiuMa4S3H

Features

• URL Shortening: Users can input a URL and receive a shortened version of it.
• User Authentication: Only authenticated users can create shortened URLs. Authentication is managed via session cookies.
• Link Analytics: Users can view detailed analytics for each shortened link they create, including the number of clicks, the short ID, and the original redirected URL.
• Responsive Design: The front-end is built with HTML and CSS, making it accessible and functional across different devices and screen sizes.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
• Express.js: A web application framework for Node.js, designed for building web applications and APIs.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database used to store user and URL data.
• HTML/CSS: Used for structuring and styling the front-end of the application.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have installed the following:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

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

2. Install NPM packages:

   npm install

3. Start the server:

   npm start

4. Visit http://localhost:8000 in your web browser to start using the application.

Usage

After logging in, users can:

• Create new shortened URLs by entering the original URL.
• View a list of all previously shortened URLs along with their analytics.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome, and any contributions you make are greatly appreciated. If you have a suggestion that would make this better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with the tag "enhancement".

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

Contact

Your Name - alay.patel@iitgn.ac.in

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions!