# URL Shortener Module

This Python module, `url_short`, is a convenient tool designed to shorten URLs using the TinyURL API. This module aims to provide a simple and efficient way to generate shortened URLs for any given long URL.

## Table of Contents
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Documentation](#documentation)
- [Features](#features)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)

## Installation

To use the `url_short` module, you can install it via pip from the command line. Ensure that you have the correct Python version (3.x) before installation. The necessary dependencies will be automatically installed when you use pip.

```bash
pip install url_short
```

## Usage
You can utilize the `shorten_url` function provided by the `url_short` module to shorten any given URL using the TinyURL API. Here's a basic example:

```python
import url_short as u

shortened_url = u.shorten_url('https://www.example.com/very-long-url')
print(shortened_url)
# Output: 'https://tinyurl.com/abc123'
```

## Documentation
The `url_short` module includes detailed documentation in the form of docstrings. These docstrings offer insights into the module's purpose, function arguments, return values, and usage examples. You can access this documentation using Python's `help()` function or by viewing the docstrings directly in your code editor.

```python
import url_short as u
help(u.shorten_url)
```

## Features
- **URL Shortening**: The module efficiently shortens long URLs using the TinyURL API.
- **Error Handling**: Robust error handling ensures smooth operation even in case of invalid URLs.
- **Customization**: Users can customize the shortened URLs for specific needs.
- **Documentation**: Detailed docstrings provide comprehensive information for easy understanding and usage.

## Contributing
Contributions to this project are encouraged! If you wish to enhance the module, fix any issues, or introduce new features, please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your changes.
3. Implement and thoroughly test your modifications.
4. Commit your changes and push them to your fork.
5. Open a pull request against the original repository.

## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. For more details, refer to the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file.