Build a Scalable URL Shortener Service | System Design Series - Part 5
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š What you'll learn in this session:
Core components of a URL shortener system
Unique key generation strategies
Database design for fast lookup
Caching and performance optimization
Handling redirects and custom aliases
Scaling the system horizontally
š§ Tech concepts covered:
Hashing vs Base62 encoding
Database indexing
Consistent hashing
Rate limiting and abuse prevention
š Catch the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN-pd-oGWV70CN5k3SdOi0MPdUR9PESgD
š§ Perfect for: Backend developers, system design learners, and tech interview prep.
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