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Build a Bitly-Style URL Shortener API in Node.js (Express Tutorial)

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Oct 3, 2025
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Learn how to build a Bitly-style URL shortener API in Node.js and Express โ€” including link creation, redirects, and basic tracking. ๐Ÿ’ป Build APIs with a standard Discover the Express Architecture Kit โ€” a reusable asset for backend developers who want one clear standard for building Express APIs. โ†’ https://learnbackend.dev ๐Ÿ“– Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Set Up the Project 02:42 Create the Web Server 03:04 Create the Database Object 03:47 Shorten URLs 07:24 Redirect Clients 08:49 Blacklist URLs 10:01 Conclusion #urlshortener #bitly #nodejs #restapi #backend #webdevelopment

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