URL Shortener App

A simple URL shortener application built using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and EJS. Also special thanks to Piyush Garg Yt Channel..

Features

• Shorten long URLs into concise, shareable links.
• View statistics for shortened URLs, such as click counts and creation date.
• Easy-to-use interface for both shortening and accessing URLs.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
• Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js.
• MongoDB &MONGOOSE: NoSQL database for storing URL data.
• EJS: Templating engine for rendering dynamic HTML pages.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed on your machine.
• MongoDB installed locally or accessible through a cloud service.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/URL-SHORTNER-NODEJS.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd URL-SHORTNER-NODEJS

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up MongoDB:

   • Create a MongoDB database and obtain the connection string.
   • Update the ../models/url.js file with your MongoDB connection string.

5. Start the application:

   npm start

6. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to use the URL shortener.

Usage

1. Shorten a URL:

   • Enter a long URL in the provided input field.
   • Click the "Shorten" button to generate a short URL.

2. Access short URLs:

   • Enter a short URL in the browser to be redirected to the original long URL.

3. View statistics:

   • Navigate to the "Statistics" page to see the number of clicks and creation date for each short URL.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Special thanks to [Name], [Name], and [Name] for their contributions.