# URL Shortener

This project is a URL shortener application with a Vue.js frontend and a backend API. It allows users to shorten long URLs and generate QR codes for easy sharing. Please note that this is a simple "test around" project, intended for learning and experimentation purposes.

## Features

- Shorten long URLs to create compact, shareable links
- Generate QR codes for shortened URLs
- Redirect users from short URLs to the original long URLs
- Loading states and error handling for a smooth user experience

## Technologies Used

- Frontend:
  - Vue.js 3
  - Axios for HTTP requests
- Backend:
  - Go / Golang

## Project Structure

The project consists of a frontend application built with Vue.js and a backend API build with Go. The main frontend logic for URL shortening and redirection is contained in the `useUrlShortener` composable.

## Usage

1. To shorten a URL:
   - Enter a long URL in the input field
   - Click the "Shorten" button
   - The shortened URL and QR code will be displayed

2. To use a shortened URL:
   - Navigate to the shortened URL
   - You will be briefly shown the destination URL and QR code
   - After a short delay, you will be redirected to the original long URL

## API Endpoints

- `POST /api/shorten`: Shortens a given URL
  - Request body: `{ url: string }`
  - Response: `{ short_url: string, qr_code: string }`

- `GET /:shortId`: Retrieves the original URL for a given short ID
  - Response: `{ long_url: string, qr_code: string }`

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