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πŸ”— Explore URL Shorteners: A Deep Dive

Curious about URL shorteners like TinyURL or Bitly? Dive into the fascinating world of system design with this comprehensive breakdown:

🎯 Scope & Requirements: Understand the functional and non-functional demands, from creating short URLs to ensuring low latency and high availability.

πŸ”’ Estimation & Scaling: Learn how to calculate the ideal URL length and anticipate storage needs for projected growth.

πŸ—οΈ Architecture Overview: Explore key components of a robust URL shortener system, from load balancers to database layers.

πŸ”§ API Design: Uncover essentials of designing a REST API, including endpoints for creating short URLs and seamless redirection.

πŸ’Ύ Database Management: Discover best practices for storing and retrieving shortened URLs efficiently.

Eager to deepen your understanding? Read the full article below.

[ Article ] : https://levelup.gitconnected.com/system-design-interview-question-design-url-shortener-c3278a99fc35

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