🚀 Url Shortener (A Simple URL Shortener Application using Spring Boot and Java)

📖 Description

The Url Shortener Application is a simple web application that allows users to shorten long URLs into shorter ones. The application uses Spring Boot and Java to provide a robust and scalable solution. The application is designed to be highly available and fault-tolerant, with features such as caching and load balancing.

The application provides a simple and intuitive user interface for users to shorten URLs. Users can enter a long URL, and the application will generate a unique short URL that can be shared with others. The application also provides features such as URL statistics, allowing users to track the number of times a URL has been accessed.

The application is built using Spring Boot, which provides a simple and efficient way to build web applications. The application uses Java as the programming language, which provides a robust and scalable solution.

✨ Features

1. URL Shortening: The application allows users to shorten long URLs into shorter ones.
2. URL Statistics: The application provides features such as URL statistics, allowing users to track the number of times a URL has been accessed.
3. Caching: The application uses caching to improve performance and reduce the load on the database.
4. Load Balancing: The application uses load balancing to improve availability and reduce the risk of downtime.
5. Security: The application provides robust security features, including encryption and authentication.
6. User Interface: The application provides a simple and intuitive user interface for users to shorten URLs.
7. RESTful API: The application provides a RESTful API for users to interact with the application.
8. Database: The application uses a database to store URL statistics and other data.

🧰 Tech Stack Table

Category	Technology
Backend	Spring Boot, Java
Database	MySQL
Frontend	HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Tools	Maven, Git

📁 Project Structure

The project structure is as follows:

• src/main/java: This directory contains the Java source code for the application.
• src/main/resources: This directory contains the application resources, such as configuration files and property files.
• src/test/java: This directory contains the Java test code for the application.
• pom.xml: This file is the Maven build file for the application.

⚙️ How to Run

To run the application, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your-username/url-shortener.git
2. Build the application: mvn clean package
3. Run the application: java -jar target/url-shortener-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
4. Access the application: http://localhost:8080

🧪 Testing Instructions

To test the application, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your-username/url-shortener.git
2. Build the application: mvn clean package
3. Run the application: java -jar target/url-shortener-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
4. Access the application: http://localhost:8080
5. Use the application to shorten a URL and verify that the URL is shortened correctly.

📸 Screenshots

📦 API Reference

The application provides a RESTful API for users to interact with the application. The API is documented using Swagger.

👤 Author

The application was developed by [Rudraprasad Satapathy].

📝 License

The application is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.

I hope this README is helpful! Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance.