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This URL shortener is a simple and efficient tool for shortening long URLs into shorter ones. It is built using Node.js, MongoDB, and Express and provides both a web interface and a RESTful API for creating and retrieving short URLs. It is easy to install, use, and contribute to.

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URL Shortener

This is a simple URL shortener web application built with Node.js, MongoDB, and Express. The purpose of this application is to shorten long URLs into shorter ones that are easier to share and remember.

Installation

Clone the repository or download the ZIP file. Install Node.js and MongoDB if you haven't already. Open a terminal and navigate to the project directory. Run npm install to install the dependencies. Rename .env.example to .env and set your own values for the environment variables. Run npm start to start the server.

Usage

Once the server is running, you can access the web application by visiting http://localhost:5000 in your web browser. You can enter any long URL in the input field and click on the "Shorten" button to generate a shorter URL. You can then copy the shorter URL and share it with others.

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This URL shortener is a simple and efficient tool for shortening long URLs into shorter ones. It is built using Node.js, MongoDB, and Express and provides both a web interface and a RESTful API for creating and retrieving short URLs. It is easy to install, use, and contribute to.

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