🔗 LinkCrush: URL Shortener Web Application

📝 Project Overview

LinkCrush is a modern, full-stack URL shortening web application that allows users to convert long, complex URLs into short, shareable links. Built with cutting-edge technologies, LinkCrush provides a seamless and efficient link management experience.

✨ Features

• 🔗 URL Shortening: Convert long URLs into concise, easy-to-share links
• 📊 Link Analytics: Track access count and view link statistics
• 🚀 Fast Performance: Utilizes Redis caching for quick URL retrieval
• 💾 Persistent Storage: Stores link data in a robust database
• 🛡️ URL Validation: Ensures only valid URLs are shortened

🛠 Tech Stack

Backend

• 🟦 Language: Go (Golang)
• 💾 Database: GORM with PostgreSQL
• 🔴 Caching: Redis
• 🌐 Web Framework: Standard Go net/http

Frontend

• ⚛️ React: JavaScript library for building user interfaces
• 🎨 Styling: Tailwind CSS
• 🚦 Routing: React Router

🔧 Configuration

• Database: Configure connection in internal/config/database.go
• Redis: Configure in internal/config/redis.go
• Environment: Use .env file for sensitive configurations

📦 API Endpoints

• POST /shorten: Create short URL
• GET /shorten/{shortCode}: Retrieve original URL
• GET /shorten/{shortCode}/stats: Get link statistics