August 11, 2023

A Short URL App built using Next.js

Short URL App

This is a Short URL App built using Next.js. The app allows users to create short URLs for long web addresses, making it easier to share links.

Demo

Demo

Screenshots

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Features

  • URL shortening: Users can enter a long web address and generate a shortened URL.

Up Comming

  • URL redirection: When a user visits a shortened URL, they will be redirected to the original long web address.
  • Analytics: Users can view basic analytics such as the number of clicks on a shortened URL.
  • User registration and authentication: Users can sign up and log in to the app.
  • Customizable short URLs: Users can customize the generated short URL to their preference.

Technologies Used

  • Next.js: A React framework for building modern web apps
  • Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for styling the app.

Getting Started

To get started with the Short URL App locally, follow these steps:

  1. Linux and MacOS
git clone https://github.com/edilson258/short.git
cd short
npm install
npm run dev

then visit: http://127.0.0.1:3000

  1. Windows (comming soon)

Contributing

Contributions to the Short URL App are welcome! If you encounter any bugs, issues, or have feature suggestions, please open an issue or submit a pull request to the repository.

When contributing, please ensure that you follow the established coding conventions and best practices. Additionally, include clear commit messages to provide a meaningful history of changes made.

License

The Short URL App is open-source software licensed under the MIT license.

Acknowledgements

  • This app was developed as a side project by Edilson Pateguana.