A simple and efficient backend API built with Node.js and Express.js to shorten URLs and manage redirections. This backend supports custom aliases, automatic code generation, and API-based interaction for integration with frontend clients.
- ✅ Shortens long URLs into compact, shareable short URLs
- ✅ Allows custom short codes (aliases)
- ✅ Handles redirection from short URL to original
- ✅ Stores URLs in MongoDB with creation timestamp
- ✅ Edge case handling: duplicates, invalid URLs, empty input
- ✅ Tested using Postman for all API endpoints
- ✅ Easily deployable on Render (CI/CD integrated with GitHub)
| Category | Tools/Technologies |
|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript (Node.js) |
| Framework | Express.js |
| Database | MongoDB with Mongoose |
| Testing | Postman (manual API testing) |
| Tools | Git, GitHub, Render, dotenv |
| Deployment | Render (CI/CD from GitHub) |