URL Shortener

Welcome to the URL Shortener project! This application allows users to shorten long URLs into more manageable links.

Features

• Shorten URLs: Convert long URLs into short links.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple web interface for easy URL shortening.
• Easy Deployment: Instructions for deployment using Poetry.

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Running the Project

Getting Started

To get started with the URL Shortener project, follow these steps.

Prerequisites

• Python: 3.7 or higher.
• Poetry: Dependency management and virtual environment tool. Install it from the official Poetry website.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Sarthak5598/URL-Shortener.git
   cd URL-Shortener

2. Install Poetry (if you haven't already): Follow the instructions on the Poetry installation page to install Poetry on your system.

3. Install Dependencies:

   poetry install

Running the Project

1. Activate the Virtual Environment:

   poetry shell

2. Run Migrations (if applicable):

   python manage.py migrate

3. Start the Development Server:

   python manage.py runserver

4. Open your browser and visit http://127.0.0.1:8000 to use the URL Shortener.