This is a simple URL shortener web application built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It allows users to enter a long URL and receive a short URL that redirects to the original URL. The short URL is generated using a unique alphanumeric code and stored in the MongoDB database.

To install and run this application, you will need Node.js and MongoDB installed on your system. Follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/akshitgautam42/url-shortener.git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd url-shortener
3. Install dependencies: npm install
4. Start the server: npm start

The application will now be running on http://localhost:3000.

To use the application, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. Enter a long URL in the input field and click the "Shorten" button. The application will generate a short URL and display it on the screen.

You can then copy the short URL and use it to redirect to the original URL.

The application also includes an API that can be used to generate short URLs programmatically. The API is mounted at /api and includes the following endpoints:

• POST /api/shortUrls: Creates a new short URL from a long URL
• GET /api/shortUrls/:id: Retrieves a short URL by its ID
• DELETE /api/shortUrls/:id: Deletes a short URL by its ID

This application was created by Akshit Gautam.