afeld/github_invite

shorter links

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#17 opened on Jun 17, 2014

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Description

If an invite link need to be typed out (because it's being shared up on a projector, for example), the 32 character key is a bit of a pain. Two options:

  • Shorten URL via a 3rd-party service – I sent a message to the bitly API discussion group asking if there's a way to do this without OAuth
  • Use shorter keys, via the base62 gem (or similar)

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Research direction
Evaluate options for shortening invite link keys, such as using base62 or a URL shortening service like Bitly.
Tech stack
ruby
Domain
backend
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2
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1-3 hours
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Clear
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75