Ravi Gangwar
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URL Shortener
Mini URL Shortener API with Analytics
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About the Project
URL Shortener is a robust REST API that transforms long URLs into short, manageable links. Built with Node.js and Express.js, this backend service provides secure URL shortening with comprehensive analytics and rate limiting capabilities.
The API features URL validation, click tracking, expiration logic, and a clean RESTful interface. It's designed to handle high traffic with proper error handling and security measures, making it suitable for production use.
Key Features
URL Shortening
Convert long URLs to short, shareable links with custom codes
Click Analytics
Track and visualize click statistics for each shortened URL
URL Validation
Comprehensive validation to ensure only valid URLs are processed
Rate Limiting
Prevent abuse with configurable rate limiting per user/IP
Expiration Logic
Set custom expiration dates for temporary links
Error Handling
Robust error handling with meaningful HTTP status codes
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