🔗 URL Shortener Web App

A simple and efficient URL shortener built using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and EJS. It allows users to convert long URLs into short, shareable links and track their usage.

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🚀 Live Demo

👉 View Live App

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💻 GitHub Repository

👉 Source Code

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⚙️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB Atlas
• Templating Engine: EJS
• Deployment: Render

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✨ Features

• 🔗 Shorten long URLs instantly
• 📊 Track number of clicks per link
• 🔄 Redirect to original URL
• 📋 Display all shortened URLs
• ⚡ Fast and lightweight

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📁 Project Structure

URL-SHORTENER/
│
├── models/
│   └── shortUrl.js
│
├── views/
│   └── index.ejs
│
├── server.js
├── package.json
└── package-lock.json

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🧠 How It Works

1. User enters a long URL
2. Server stores it in MongoDB
3. Generates a short ID
4. When accessed, it redirects to the original URL
5. Click count is updated

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🛠️ Installation (Local Setup)

git clone https://github.com/pratikpradhan-dev/url-shortener.git
cd url-shortener
npm install

Run locally:

npm start

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🔐 Environment Variables

Create a .env file (optional for local):

MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
PORT=5000

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🌐 Deployment

Deployed using Render with:

• Environment variables
• MongoDB Atlas cloud database

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📌 Future Improvements

• 🔍 Search URLs
• 🗑️ Delete links
• 📈 Analytics dashboard
• 🎨 Better UI/UX
• 🔐 User authentication

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👨‍💻 Author

Pratik Pradhan

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⭐ If you like this project

Give it a ⭐ on GitHub and share it!

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