URL Shortener

Note: This URL shortener application was created as a personal project for practice and learning purposes.

This application allows users to shorten long URLs. It's built using Rust and uses Docker for its runtime dependencies.

Prerequisites

Docker
Rust

Getting Started

Start Dependencies with Docker Compose:

Before running the application, start the necessary dependencies using Docker Compose:
```
docker compose up -d
```
This will start the associated applications defined in compose.yaml.
Run the Rust Application: Navigate to the root directory of the project and run:
```
cargo run
```
This will start the URL shortener application.
Access the Application: Open your web browser and visit:
```
http://localhost:3030
```

You'll be presented with a simple interface to shorten your URLs.

Usage

Enter the URL you'd like to shorten.
Click on the "Shorten" button.
You'll be provided with a shortened link which you can use.