Creating a URL Shortener With Python and Flask

Introduction

In this project, we will learn how to create a URL shortener using Python and Flask. A URL shortener is a tool that takes a long URL and converts it into a shorter, more manageable URL. This can be useful for sharing links on social media or in emails, as well as making long URLs more user-friendly.

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🎯 Tasks

In this project, you will learn:

• How to set up a project folder and create the necessary files for the URL shortener.
• How to set up a SQLite database to store the original URLs and their corresponding shortened URLs.
• How to generate short URLs using random characters.
• How to create an index page where users can submit a URL to be shortened and display the shortened URL.
• How to redirect users to the original URL when they enter a shortened URL.
• How to create a history page to display all the URLs that have been shortened.
• How to run the project and test it in a web browser.

🏆 Achievements

After completing this project, you will be able to:

• Understand how to set up a Flask project and create the necessary files.
• Utilize SQLite to create a database and execute queries.
• Generate random characters for the short URLs.
• Develop HTML templates and extend base templates.
• Handle form submissions and display dynamic content using Flask.
• Implement URL redirection based on user input.