breezeconcept/url-shortner

This website allows you to shorten any link, built with python, django.

URL Shortener

A simple URL shortening web application built using Django.

Description

The URL Shortener is a web application that allows users to convert long URLs into shorter, more manageable links. This project is built using Django, providing a straightforward interface to input long URLs and generate shortened versions.

Features

• Shorten long URLs to more concise forms.
• Redirection from shortened URLs to their original destinations.
• User-friendly interface for URL input and copy functionality.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/breezeconcept/URL-Shortner.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd url-shortener

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the server:

   python manage.py runserver

5. Access the application:

   Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000/.

Usage

1. Access the home page at http://localhost:8000/.
2. Enter a long URL into the input field.
3. Click the "Shorten URL" button to generate a shortened link.
4. Copy the shortened URL by clicking the "Copy" button.
5. Paste the shortened URL where needed.

Folder Structure

The project's folder structure is as follows:

• url_shortener/: Django app directory containing application files.
• manage.py: Django's command-line utility for administrative tasks.
• requirements.txt: List of Python dependencies.

Technologies Used

• Python
• Django
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository, make changes, and create a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss the proposed changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

• This project is based on the Django web framework.
• Inspired by the need for a simple URL shortener.