URL Shortener App

This is a simple URL shortener app built with Next.js and MongoDB. It allows users to shorten long URLs into short, manageable links that are easier to share. The app is live and can be accessed at next-shorten.vercel.app.

Features

Shorten long URLs into short, easy-to-remember links

Coming soon

Customizable link aliases for personalized URLs
Track the number of times a shortened link has been clicked
View a list of previously shortened URLs with their respective analytics
Delete shortened URLs if they are no longer needed

Technologies Used

Next.js: A React framework for building server-side rendered and static websites
MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing and retrieving URL data
Vercel: A platform for deploying Next.js applications

Getting Started

To run the app locally, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/prodigytech/next_shortener.git

Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd next_shortener
```
Install the dependencies:
```
yarn install
```
Set up your MongoDB database and obtain the connection string.
Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following environment variables:
```
MONGODB_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string
```
Start the development server:
```
yarn dev
```
Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to access the app.

Deployment