InterviewDigestSystem Design2026-08-13
Tiny URL end-to-end design
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Design a URL shortening service that converts long URLs into unique, short aliases and redirects users to the original destination when the alias is accessed. Your solution must address how to generate unique identifiers at scale, handle high read-to-write ratios, and manage data storage to ensure efficient lookups and persistence.
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Code editors are too cramped on mobile screens.
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