Backend

The backend of the URLify service, built with ASP.NET Core. It utilizes Entity Framework Core as ORM and Identity for secure user authentication.

This backend was developed as part of a challenge detailed on the URL Shortening Service Roadmap.

For full functionality, integrate this backend with the Frontend Repository.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Costa0910/URLShortening

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd URLShortening

3. Restore dependencies:

   dotnet restore

4. Configure the application: Copy appsettings.example.json to appsettings.json and edit it to include your database connection string and other required settings.

5. Apply database migrations:

   dotnet ef database update

6. Run the application:

   dotnet run

7. Access the API: After starting the application, use the Swagger interface, which opens automatically (if not open manually) in your browser, to explore and test the API endpoints.