Django URL Shortener

A simple and efficient URL Shortener built with Django.
This project allows users to shorten long URLs into compact, easy-to-share links - similar to Bitly or TinyURL - with features like click tracking, custom alias.

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Project Walkthrough:

Shorten a Long URL:

🚀 Features

• Shorten any long URL into a unique short link
• Redirect to the original URL when visiting the short link
• Track number of clicks per URL
• Optional URL expiration date
• Simple web interface for creating and managing short URLs
• REST API for programmatic access

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Django (Python)
• Database: SQLite / PostgreSQL
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JS
• API: Django REST Framework

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⚙️ Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/django-url-shortener.git
cd django-url-shortener
# create a virtual envirornment
python3 -m venv .venv
# Activate virtual envirornment
source .venv/bin/activate
# install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Run the project
python3 manage.py runserver
# Visit the project locally (Paste below in browser)
http://localhost:8000