Bitly Clone with Next.js 13 and Go

Overview

This project is a simplified Bitly clone that uses Next.js 13 for the frontend and Go for the backend API. The application allows users to shorten long URLs and provides a mechanism to redirect users to the original URL when they access the shortened link.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Next.js 13, React
• Backend: Go
• Database: MySQL

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and Yarn
• Go
• MySQL Database

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/fossyy/cutit.git
   cd bitly-clone

2. Install Dependencies

   cd frontend
   yarn install
   

3. Configure Environment Variables

   Open .env files and configure your own environment variables.

4. Build the Application

   yarn run build
   

5. Run the Application

   yarn start
   

The frontend will be accessible at http://localhost:3000, and the backend API at http://localhost:8080.

Note: The backend API is currently not public due to an existing bug. Feel free to contribute and help me improve!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.