Link Shortener API

A simple yet effective Link Shortener API built using Node.js. It includes features such as unique short code generation, redirection handling, and basic link storage. Perfect for exploring the backend mechanics of modern link shortening platforms.

Installation

Clone the repo and install the dependencies using the following command:

npm install

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root and declare the following variables with appropritae values

PORT
MONGO_URI

Run Command

npm start

if you have nodemon installed, then you can use the following command

npm run dev