Bolted - The spark behind lightning-fast URLs.

A lightning-fast URL shortener showcasing the power of modern web technologies. Originally built with Flask, now evolved into a robust FastAPI backend with a sleek Astro.js + React frontend.

Live Demo Project Details

Tech Stack

Backend (FastAPI)

• High-performance Python web framework
• Async support for better scalability
• Modern API design with automatic OpenAPI documentation
• Type hints and data validation

Frontend (Astro.js + React)

• Built with Astro.js for optimal performance
• React components for interactive elements
• Tailwind CSS for modern styling
• Responsive and accessible design

Key Features

Modern URL Shortening

• Quick and efficient URL shortening
• Clean and intuitive user interface
• Copy-to-clipboard functionality
• Automatic HTTPS handling

Performance Optimization

• Server-side rendering with Astro.js
• Fast API responses with FastAPI
• Optimized database queries

Installation

Backend Setup

git clone https://github.com/imprvhub/bolted-python.git
cd bolted-python/backend
pip install -r requirements.txt
cp .env.example .env

Frontend Setup

cd ../bolted-frontend
npm install
npm run dev

Environment Variables

Backend (.env)

DATABASE_HOST=your_host
DATABASE_USERNAME=your_username
DATABASE_PASSWORD=your_password
DATABASE_NAME=your_database
HASHIDS_SALT=your_salt
CORS_ORIGINS=http://localhost:4321

Frontend (.env)

PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:8000

Project Evolution

This project evolved from a monolithic Flask application to a modern, decoupled architecture:

Current implementation features:

• Separation of concerns
• Enhanced performance
• Modern development experience
• Improved maintainability

Contributing

Submit a Pull Request for contributions. For major changes, open an issue first to discuss proposed changes.

Bug Reports & Feature Requests

Create an issue with detailed information about bugs or feature requests.

License

See User Agreement Section for licensing details.

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