International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering

Abstract: The rapid growth of digital communication has increased the need for efficient methods of sharing web links across platforms. Long and complex URLs often reduce readability, are difficult to manage, and are not suitable for sharing in environments such as social media, emails, or printed documents. This paper presents SkyLink, a cloud-native URL shortening platform designed to generate concise and trackable links while providing analytics on user engagement.

SkyLink is developed using a modern full-stack architecture that combines React and TypeScript for the frontend and Supabase as a Backend-as-a-Service platform. The system enables users to generate shortened URLs, track click statistics, and manage links through an interactive dashboard. Containerization using Docker ensures portability, while Infrastructure as Code implemented through Terraform allows automated provisioning of cloud resources on AWS.

The system architecture emphasizes scalability, reliability, and ease of deployment. By integrating modern DevOps practices such as containerization, automated CI/CD pipelines, and serverless infrastructure, SkyLink demonstrates how contemporary web technologies can be used to build scalable and production-ready applications. Experimental evaluation shows that the system performs efficiently in generating short URLs and handling user requests with minimal latency. The proposed platform provides a cost-effective and flexible alternative to existing commercial URL shortening services.

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IJARCCE.2026.15303