Scissors URL Shortener

Scissors is a URL shortener project built with React, TypeScript for the frontend, and Firebase for the backend. It allows you to create short and customized URLs for easy sharing and tracking.

Features

Generate short URLs for long web addresses
Customize the generated URL with a custom alias
Track the number of clicks on each shortened URL
View analytics and statistics for your shortened URLs

Technologies Used

React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces
TypeScript: A typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript
Firebase: A platform for building web and mobile applications
Vercel: A cloud platform for deploying web applications

Installation

To run the Scissors URL Shortener project locally, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/scissors.git

Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd scissors
```
Install the dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Start the development server:
```
npm start
```
Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to access the application.

Configuration

Before running the project, make sure to set up the Firebase backend and obtain the necessary configuration values. Update the Firebase configuration in the project accordingly. You can find the Firebase configuration file at src/firebase/config.ts.

Deployment

To deploy the Scissors URL Shortener project on Vercel, follow these steps:

Create a Vercel account at vercel.com.
Install the Vercel CLI:
```
npm install -g vercel
```
Build the project for production:
```
npm run build
```
Login to Vercel using the CLI:
```
vercel login
```
Deploy the project:
```
vercel
```
Follow the prompts in the CLI to configure and deploy the project on Vercel.
Once the deployment is complete, Vercel will provide you with a unique URL for your deployed project.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please create an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is not licensed and is also open source

Acknowledgments

The Scissors URL Shortener project was inspired by the need for a simple and customizable URL shortening solution.
Special thanks to the developers and contributors of React, TypeScript, Firebase, and Vercel for their amazing tools and platforms.

Contact

For any inquiries or questions, feel free to contact us at dansiecrown@gmail.com.

dansiecrown/scissors