# byt.la - URL Shortener

> URL shortener with analytics, custom codes, and link management

## Features

- **URL Shortening**: Convert long URLs into short, memorable links
- **Custom Short Codes**: Create personalized short codes for your links
- **Analytics Tracking**: Track clicks, referrers, and link performance
- **Link Expiration**: Set time-based expiration for temporary links
- **User Dashboard**: Manage all your shortened URLs in one place
- **Secure Authentication**: User registration and login with bcrypt password hashing
- **Rate Limiting**: 10 requests per minute per IP address
- **Fast Redirects**: Built with Next.js and PostgreSQL for optimal performance

## API Endpoints

### Shorten URL
POST /api/shorten
{
  "url": "https://example.com/long-url",
  "customCode": "my-link",
  "expiresIn": 24
}

### Authentication
POST /api/auth/register - Create new account
POST /api/auth/login - Sign in
POST /api/auth/logout - Sign out
GET /api/auth/me - Get current user

### URL Management
PATCH /api/urls/[id] - Update URL
DELETE /api/urls/[id] - Delete URL

## Technology Stack

- Next.js 16 with App Router
- React 19
- TypeScript 5.9
- PostgreSQL 16
- Drizzle ORM
- Tailwind CSS
- Docker & Docker Compose

## Project Structure

/src
  /app - Next.js app router pages
  /components - React components
  /lib
    /auth - Authentication utilities
    /db - Database schema and connection
    /seo - SEO metadata and structured data

## Links

- Documentation: See AUTHENTICATION.md for auth system details
- API: RESTful API with JSON responses
- GitHub: Open source URL shortener project