URL Shortener

This is a simple URL shortener app built with Ruby on Rails that allows users to shorten long URLs into shorter, more manageable links.

Features

Shortens long URLs into shorter, more manageable links
Allows users to view a list of recently created short URLs
Tracks the number of times each short URL is clicked
Provides basic analytics on the usage of each short URL

Requirements

Ruby version 3.0.0 or higher
Rails version 6.1.3 or higher
PostgreSQL

Getting Started

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/mmatongo/link_shortener.git

Install dependencies

bundle install

Create and migrate the database

rails db:create
rails db:migrate

Start the Rails server

foreman start -f Procfile.dev

Usage

To shorten a long URL, enter it in the input field on the home page and click "Shorten". The app will generate a short URL for you, which you can copy and share as needed.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find a bug or have a feature request, please create an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This app is released under the MIT License.