url-shortner

A simple URL shortener built with Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Tailwind CSS.

Features

• Shorten URLs: Create short links for long URLs.
• Redirection: Redirect to the original URL when accessing the short link.
• API: REST API for shortening URLs programmatically.
• QR Code Generation: Instantly generate a QR code for each short link, allowing for quick access on mobile devices.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/vaibhav135/url-shortner.git
cd url-shortner

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the required environment variables (e.g., database connection, API keys).

4. Run database migrations:

npx prisma migrate dev

5. Start the development server:

npm run dev

Usage

Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000. Use the form to shorten your URL. Use the generated short link to be redirected to the original URL.

Technologies Used

• Next.js: Framework for building server-side rendered React applications.
• TypeScript: Typed superset of JavaScript for better code quality.
• PostgreSQL: Database for storing URLs and their short versions.
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for styling.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request. License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.