/url_shorter

URL Shorter using Django 4.2

Primary LanguagePython

URL Shortener Using Django

Setup Instructions

  1. Setup Virtual Environment:

    • Create a virtual environment using virtualenv or venv.
    • Example using venv:
      python3 -m venv myenv
      
  2. Activate Environment:

    • Activate the virtual environment.
    • Example:
      • On Windows:
        myenv\Scripts\activate
        
      • On macOS and Linux:
        source myenv/bin/activate
        
  3. Install Requirements:

    • Install the required packages from the requirements.txt file.
    • Example:
      pip install -r requirements.txt
      
  4. Run Local Server:

    • Start the local development server.
    • Example:
      python manage.py runserver
      

Usage

  • Once the server is running, visit the URL provided by the Django development server to access the URL shortener application.

  • Follow the application's interface to shorten URLs, manage short URLs, and utilize any additional features implemented.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

  • Django for the web framework.
  • QR code generation implemented using qrcode.
  • Bootstrap used for frontend design.