Linkify - URL Shortener

Linkify is a custom Laravel-based web application that allows users to shorten long URLs, manage their links, and track usage statistics. The project also includes user authentication, contact management, and a modern frontend powered by Vite.

Features

• Shorten long URLs to easy-to-share short links
• Redirect users from short links to original URLs
• User registration, login, and profile management
• Contact form and contact management
• Usage statistics and analytics for shortened URLs
• Responsive UI with custom branding

Project Structure

• app/Http/Controllers/ - Laravel controllers for handling requests
• app/Models/ - Eloquent models for database tables
• resources/views/ - Blade templates for frontend pages
• routes/web.php - Web routes for the application
• database/migrations/ - Database schema migrations
• public/ - Public assets and entry point

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/salim359/linkify.git

2. Install dependencies:

   composer install
   npm install

3. Copy .env.example to .env and update environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env

4. Generate application key:

   php artisan key:generate

5. Run migrations and seeders:

   php artisan migrate --seed

6. Start the development server:

   php artisan serve

Usage

• Register or log in to manage your URLs and contacts
• Shorten URLs and share the generated short links