php-url-shortener
This is a small, simplistic example of creating a URL shortener in PHP.
PHP URL Shortener
This is a small, simplistic example of creating a URL shortener in PHP.
Requirements
To use this application, you will need the following:
- Docker Engine and Docker Compose or PHP 8.1 with the PDO and PDO_PGSQL extensions and PostgreSQL 14 or above.
- Your favourite IDE or code editor
- Composer installed globally
Usage
First, clone the project to a directory on your local machine by running the following command:
git clone [email protected]:settermjd/php-url-shortener.git php-url-shortener
Then, start the application. The two quickest ways to do so are:
- Use Docker Compose
- Use PHP's built-in web server
Instructions for both are listed below.
Using Docker Compose
To start the application, run the following command in the top-level directory of the project.
docker compose up -d --build
Note: The first time that you run the command, if you don't have one or more images in your local Docker cache, then they have to be downloaded. This shouldn't take too long, allowing for the speed of your internet connection.
New to Docker Compose and want a hand getting started? Then grab a copy of my free book: Deploy with Docker Compose.
Using PHP's built-in webserver
To start the application, run the following command in the top-level directory of the project.
php -S 0.0.0.0:8080 -t public
Have Questions?
If you have any questions or queries, either create an issue or a PR, or email me: matthew[at]matthewsetter.com.