link-shortner

A Django-based web application for shortening long URLs into manageable links.

Features

• Shorten long URLs into concise, user-friendly links.
• Custom link alias creation.
• URL click tracking (optional).
• Simple and responsive user interface.

Technologies Used

• Backend: Django (Python)
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (optional tailwind css for styling)
• Database: SQLite (default, can be replaced with PostgreSQL/MySQL)
• Version Control: Git

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ab303el/link-shortner.git
   cd link-shortner

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment:

   python -m venv env
   source env/bin/activate   # Linux/Mac
   .\env\Scripts\activate    # Windows

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Apply Migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

5. Run the Development Server:

   python manage.py runserver

6. Access the Application: Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Future Enhancements

• User authentication for managing links.
• Analytics dashboard for tracking link performance.
• API for integration with third-party services.

Contributions

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to fork this repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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