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Grootly
URL shortener platform with user authentication, link management dashboard, and click analytics. Includes comprehensive Cypress E2E tests.
Project Overview
A robust utility platform for managing and tracking shortened links. Beyond simple shortening, Grootly provides detailed analytics on clicks, geographic locations, and referrers. Built with a strong emphasis on reliability and automated testing.
Challenges Faced
1
Building a high-throughput redirect system with MongoDB.
2
Generating unique, short, and collision-resistant URL codes.
3
Implementing complex data aggregation for real-time analytics.
Key Results
- Implemented 100% test coverage for critical paths using Cypress.
- Engineered a collision-resistant encoding algorithm for URLs.
- Provided real-time analytics dashboard with MongoDB aggregations.
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