TinyApp Project

TinyApp is a fully responsive full-stack web application built with Node.js and Express. This project allows users to create, manage, and share shortened URLs (similar to bit.ly), making it easier to handle long URLs efficiently.

Final Product

Below are some screenshots showcasing the features of TinyApp:

Registration-

My URLS-

Create TinyURL

Project Structure

views/: Contains all the EJS templates for rendering web pages.

helpers.js: Utility functions for handling common operations such as user validation and URL filtering.

express_server.js: The main server file managing routes and application logic.

data/: Stores any mock data or sample JSON files used in the project.

Features

User Authentication: Secure registration and login system using hashed passwords.

Personalized URLs: Users can create, edit, and delete their own URLs while keeping them private.

URL Management: Simple and intuitive interface to manage and track shortened URLs.

Responsive Design: Compatible with both desktop and mobile devices.

Dependencies

• Node.js
• Express
• EJS
• bcryptjs
• cookie-session
• methodOveride

Getting Started

• Clone the repository [git clone <repository_url> cd tinyapp]
• Install all dependencies (using the npm install command).
• Run the development web server using the node express_server.js command.
• Access the app, open your browser and navigate to [http://localhost:8080/]
• Test the app [register as a new user, create, edit, and manage your shortened URLs]