Shrinkr URL Shortener

A user-friendly URL shortener that simplifies link sharing.

Date: 2024,6
Technologies
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Website: N/D

Overview

The primary objective of this project was to develop a user-friendly and efficient URL shortener that simplifies link sharing for both individuals and businesses.

To achieve this, a robust and scalable architecture was employed, leveraging the power of Next.js for frontend development and NestJS for backend development. The focus was on creating a seamless user experience with an intuitive interface, providing real-time analytics to track link performance, and implementing robust security measures to ensure data privacy and protection.

Main Objective:: To develop a user-friendly and efficient URL shortening service

Process

Challenges

Developing a robust and scalable backend architecture.
Designing a user-friendly and intuitive interface that is easy to navigate and use.
Ensuring the security and privacy of user data and shortened URLs.
Implementing real-time analytics and providing meaningful insights to users.
Creating a reliable and efficient URL shortening algorithm.
Addressing potential issues like URL collisions and invalid URLs.
Testing and debugging the system thoroughly to ensure its stability and reliability.

Solutions

Utilized NestJS with TypeScript for a robust and scalable backend, leveraging features like dependency injection and modularity.
Emphasized user experience in the design process, conducting user research and testing throughout development.
Implemented strong security measures, including data encryption, access control, and regular security audits.
Developed a real-time analytics dashboard using a combination of server-side rendering and client-side interactions.
Implemented a unique URL shortening algorithm with a low probability of collisions.
Thoroughly tested all edge cases and implemented robust error handling mechanisms.
Conducted rigorous unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure system stability and reliability.