url-shortener

A simple url shortener built using Node.js

How to run the project?

1. Clone this repository
2. Install the required packages using npm install
3. Start redis server by typing sudo service redis start
4. Run the express server using npm start
5. Go to localhost:8080/ on your browser and enter the URL that is to be shortened
6. The shortened URL is shown and can be used instead of the original URL

What technologies are used?

• Express.js
• Node.js
• Redis

References

• https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-and-use-redis