adityarajbhagat2002 / Shortinit

URL Shortening Application

Overview

This application allows users to shorten URLs and manage them efficiently. It follows the MVC architecture pattern for better organization and scalability.

URL : https://arb-sh.onrender.com/login

Demo:

Login.-.Google.Chrome.2024-01-30.01-27-15_compressed.mp4

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• EJS (Embedded JavaScript) for templating

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the GitHub repository: git clone <URL>

2. Navigate to the project directory: cd <dir>

3. Install dependencies: npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

• Create a .env file in the root directory.
• Define variables like MONGODB_URI for MongoDB connection and other necessary configurations.

Running the Application

1. Start the server: nodemon app
2. Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

Functionality

1. User Authentication

• Signup: Users can sign up for an account providing necessary details.
• Login: Registered users can log in securely using their credentials.
• Logout: Users can log out of their accounts.

2. URL Shortening

• Shorten URL: Authenticated users can shorten long URLs, generating a unique short URL.
• View Shortened URLs: Users can view a list of their shortened URLs along with original links.
• Analytics of Shortened URLs: Users can view their URLS and even keep the track of number of clicks o it.

3. Database Integration

• MongoDB: Utilized MongoDB for storing and retrieving shortened URLs and user information.
• Optimized Performance: Implemented database optimizations for better performance.

MVC Architecture

• Models: Define schemas for users and URLs, handle database operations.
• Views: Use EJS templates for rendering dynamic content.
• Controllers: Handle user requests, interact with models, and render appropriate views.

Security

• Secure Authentication: Implemented secure user authentication with cookies for seamless login and signup functionalities.
• Data Protection: Ensured data protection measures are in place to prevent security vulnerabilities.

Deployment

• The application is deployed on a scalable platform ensuring availability and reliability.

Conclusion

This URL shortening application provides a robust solution for managing and shortening URLs efficiently. With its scalable architecture and secure authentication mechanisms, it ensures a seamless user experience while maintaining data integrity and security.