Url-Shortener

A simple URL shortening web application built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and EJS.

How to Run

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install dependencies: npm install .
3. Start the server: npm run devStart.
4. Open http://localhost:5000 in your browser.

Project Description

URL Shortener is a web application that allows users to shorten long URLs into shorter, more manageable links. It provides a convenient way to share URLs.

Installation

Make sure you have Node.js installed on your system. Use the following commands to install the project dependencies:

npm install express mongoose ejs npm install --save-dev nodemon

Running the Project

In the terminal, run the following command to start the development server:

npm run devStart

The server will start running on http://localhost:5000.

Learning Takeaways

• Building a RESTful web application with Node.js and Express.
• Integrating MongoDB as the database using Mongoose.
• Using EJS as a templating engine for generating dynamic HTML content.

Resources

• Node.js Documentation
• Express.js Documentation
• Mongoose Documentation
• EJS Documentation
• MongoDB Atlas