URL Shortener

Note: This URL shortener application was created as a personal project for practice and learning purposes.

This application allows users to shorten long URLs. It's built using Rust and uses Docker for its runtime dependencies.

Prerequisites

• Docker
• Rust

Getting Started

1. Start Dependencies with Docker Compose:

   Before running the application, start the necessary dependencies using Docker Compose:

   docker compose up -d

   This will start the associated applications defined in compose.yaml.

2. Run the Rust Application: Navigate to the root directory of the project and run:

   cargo run

   This will start the URL shortener application.

3. Access the Application: Open your web browser and visit:

   http://localhost:3030
   

You'll be presented with a simple interface to shorten your URLs.

Usage

1. Enter the URL you'd like to shorten.
2. Click on the "Shorten" button.
3. You'll be provided with a shortened link which you can use.