Django URL Shortener Web App

Welcome to the Django URL Shortener Web App repository! This application is built with the powerful Django framework and provides a sleek web interface for shortening URLs. It employs two different methods for URL shortening: the pyshortener Python library and the Bitly API integration.

Features

• Dual Shortening Techniques: Users have the flexibility to choose between the pyshortener library for a quick and easy shortening experience or the Bitly API for access to additional features like analytics.
• Simple Interface: A user-friendly interface to input and shorten URLs.
• Responsive Design: A mobile-friendly design ensures that the application is accessible on various devices.

Getting Started

To get started with this application:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Install the required dependencies listed in the requirements.txt file.
3. Set up your Bitly API credentials in the settings.
4. Run the Django migrations to set up your database.
5. Start the Django development server and visit the application in your web browser.

Live Demo

if you want to try the application you can visit links :

1. https://ghaithx.pythonanywhere.com/url/
2. https://ghaithx.pythonanywhere.com/bitly-url/

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for improvements or have found a bug, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is open-sourced under the MIT License .

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Dive into the world of URL shortening with this robust Django application, and streamline your web experience today!