url-shortner
A URL shortener application that generates compact links and redirects them to the original destination, with database-backed storage for persistence.
This project is a self-built URL shortener that allows users to generate compact, shareable links which redirect to longer original URLs. It simplifies link management by making lengthy URLs easy to distribute and remember, while ensuring fast and reliable redirection.
The system works by storing original URLs in a database and generating a unique short code for each entry. When a user accesses the short link, the backend resolves it and redirects to the corresponding full URL. Built with React for the frontend and Node.js for the backend, it demonstrates how database persistence, routing, and clean UI design come together to replicate the core functionality of popular URL shortening services like Bitly.