In this open-source Python project tutorial, you'll learn how to create a fully functional URL shortener application using PyQt for the graphical user interface. Follow along to turn long URLs ...

URL shortening sites can do for more you than just save space on Twitter. These three free services help you track who's clicking and other relevant statistics.

Before we shorten the URL, we will also need to check the length to make sure that it really needs shortening. If it's less than 20 characters, then we can just let it go through as-is.

Former Vercel employee Steven Tey thinks his open-source URL shortener and link-tracking service Dub.co can solve this problem by removing the need to use coupon codes and embedding them in the link.

I'm a fan of URL shorteners for the simple reason that they're undeniably efficient for their prescribed task: shortening URLs. Love 'em or hate 'em, short URLs are particularly useful for ...