🚀 Link Shortener

A fast and straightforward PHP-based Link Shortener. No login or registration required. Just input the URL, and get a short URL instantly!

Setup

Prerequisites

• PHP installed on your server.
• MySQL database (e.g., using MySQL or MariaDB).
• Git for cloning the repository.

Steps

1. Clone the GitHub Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/codeterrayt/LinkShortner.git
   cd LinkShortner

2. Setup the Database:

   • Create a database named link_shortner_db.

   • Import the SQL file link_shortner_table.sql into your database.

     mysql -u your_username -p link_shortner_db < link_shortner_table.sql

3. Configure Web Server:

   • Make sure your web server is configured to serve the files in the repository.

4. Run the Application:

   • Open your browser and navigate to the application.

Usage

1. Shorten a URL:

   • Visit the application and input the URL you want to shorten.

   • Get the short URL instantly!

File Structure

• index.php: Main application file.
• link_shortner_table.sql: SQL file for database setup.

Docker

1. Docker Compose Up

   docker-compose up -d
   

2. Visit

   open localhost in browser

3. PHPMYADMIN

   open localhost:8080 

Notes

• This Link Shortener is designed for simplicity and speed.
• No login or registration required.
• Ensure proper security measures before deploying in a production environment.

🚀 Happy Link Shortening! 🔗