LINKLY

LINKLY is a URL Shortener system that simplifies long URLs into short, manageable links. It offers additional features like custom alias options, an analytics dashboard, and a user-friendly interface to track and manage shortened links efficiently.

Features

• URL Shortening: Convert long URLs into short, easy-to-share links.
• Custom Aliases: Allow users to create personalized aliases for their shortened URLs.
• Analytics Dashboard: Track click statistics and usage metrics for each shortened link.
• Searchable Dashboard: Manage and search for your shortened links quickly and efficiently.
• Responsive Design: Ensures a seamless experience on both desktop and mobile devices.

Technologies Used

Frontend:

• React.js: For building an interactive and responsive user interface.
• JavaScript: For dynamic functionality and real-time updates.
• HTML, CSS: For structuring and styling the application.

Backend:

• Node.js & Express.js: For developing a robust and scalable server-side application.

Database:

• MongoDB: For storing URLs, aliases, and click data securely.

Setup and Installation

Prerequisites:

• Node.js installed on your system.
• MongoDB database set up and running.

Steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/DeepakGaut/LINKLY.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd LINKLY

3. Install dependencies for the frontend:

   cd frontend
   npm install

4. Install dependencies for the backend:

   cd ../backend
   npm install

5. Configure environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory and add your MongoDB connection string and other necessary variables.

6. Start the application:

   • Start the backend:

     npm start

   • Start the frontend:

     cd ../frontend
     npm start

Accessing the App:

• Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access the application.

Project Structure

LINKLY
├── frontend
│   ├── public
│   └── src
│       ├── components
│       ├── pages
│       └── styles
├── backend
│   ├── models
│   ├── routes
│   ├── controllers
│   └── utils
└── README.md

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute, please fork the repository and create a pull request with your proposed changes.

Contact

For any inquiries, please reach out to Deepak Gautam at [email protected].