Dub - an open-source bit.ly alternative for URL redirection

[marcusquinn]

• https://dub.sh
• https://github.com/dubinc/dub
• https://twitter.com/dubdotsh
• https://twitter.com/steventey/status/1572958186667233282
• https://docs.upstash.com/redis/features/globaldatabase (Their SaaS is hosted with this)

Open Source
Bitly Alternative

Dub is an open-source link shortener with built-in analytics and free custom domains.

[pedroseal.works]

The best link shortner I ever use

[girish]

It seems this requires clickhouse

[jdaviescoates]

YOURLS isn't pretty buts does the job.

[andreasdueren]

Here are the self-hosting instructions: https://dub.co/docs/self-hosting

But I agree with @jdaviescoates, YOURLS is far from pretty but is extremely reliable.

[LoudLemur]

@girish said in Dub - an open-source bit.ly alternative for URL redirection:

It seems this requires clickhouse

Via Arya:

"ClickHouse is an open-source column-oriented database management system designed for online analytical processing (OLAP) and real-time reporting. Here are some pros and cons of using ClickHouse: Pros:
High performance: ClickHouse is designed for high-performance querying and data processing, making it suitable for real-time analytics and reporting.
Scalability: It can handle large volumes of data and scale horizontally, allowing for distributed processing across multiple nodes.
Columnar storage: ClickHouse's columnar storage format enables efficient compression and faster querying of specific columns.
SQL support: It supports a SQL-like query language, making it easier for users familiar with SQL to adopt the system.
Open-source: Being open-source, ClickHouse is freely available, and users can customize and extend its functionality as needed.
Cons:
Limited transaction support: ClickHouse does not have full ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) transaction support, which may be a drawback for certain applications.
Not suitable for OLTP: While ClickHouse excels in OLAP workloads, it is not designed for online transaction processing (OLTP) use cases.
Relatively newer system: Compared to other established database systems, ClickHouse is relatively new, which might raise concerns about its maturity and long-term support.
Learning curve: Although it supports SQL, ClickHouse has some unique features and concepts that may require users to invest time in learning and adapting to the system.
Limited ecosystem: As a newer system, ClickHouse's ecosystem of tools, integrations, and third-party support may not be as extensive as more established databases."

[marcusquinn]

Seems to have evolved a lot since I first posted this. Worth another look?