This project is designed to get you up and running quickly with a simple url shortener using Google App Engine.

1. Download the Google App Engine SDK for Python
2. Download the code from this project into your Google App Engine directory.
3. Register your application.
4. Update the app.yaml file with the application name that you just registered with Google.
5. Edit each application file. Change all references from Sample.com to your application domain name.
6. Test the code. See the 'run.bat' file in the sampleshorty directory.
7. Update your application. See the update.cmd file in your sampleshorty directory.

You can register a new domain or associate an existing domain with your application using these instructions.