Shorten - A high-performance URL shortener

Shorten is a high-performance URL shortener that generates 8-bit short links with fast redirection, analytics, and custom alias support.

Features

• Custom Branded Links: Personalize short links with your brand.
• Analytics Dashboard: Track engagement, clicks, and user behavior.
• No Cookies Required: Get insights without tracking users invasively.
• Seamless Integration: Use API for automated link generation.
• Secure & Fast: Reliable and efficient link redirection.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js / Next.js
• Backend: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB / PostgreSQL
• Authentication: JWT / OAuth
• Hosting: Vercel / AWS / DigitalOcean

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/shorten.git
   cd shorten

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables in a .env file:

   DATABASE_URL=your_database_url
   JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key

4. Run the development server:

   npm start

Usage

1. Enter a long URL and generate a short link.
2. Share the short link with your audience.
3. Track engagement and performance from the analytics dashboard.

API Endpoints

• POST /shorten - Create a short link.
• GET /:shortCode - Redirect to the original URL.
• GET /stats/:shortCode - Get analytics data.

Contributing

Feel free to contribute! Fork the repo, create a branch, and submit a PR.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.