URL Shortener Backend

A backend project built with Node.js, Express, Drizzle ORM, and PostgreSQL.
It provides APIs to shorten URLs, update them, and manage authentication.

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Features

• Shorten URLs with optional custom short codes
• Update existing short codes and target URLs
• JWT-based authentication for secure access
• PostgreSQL database integration using Drizzle ORM
• Input validation using Zod
• Designed for scalability and easy extension

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Tech Stack

• Node.js – JavaScript runtime
• Express.js – Web framework
• Drizzle ORM – Database query builder & ORM
• PostgreSQL – Relational database
• Zod – Input validation
• nanoid – Unique short code generator
• JWT – User authentication

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/RaiMuhammadHaider/url-shortener-backend.git