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Design Tiny URL
Design Tiny URL
Design a URL shortening service like TinyURL. The service should take a long URL and return a short, unique URL. When a user accesses the short URL, they should be redirected to the original long URL.
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Core dilemma
Balancing the generation of unique short URLs at high scale with efficient retrieval and redirection, while managing storage costs and potential collisions.
Mid-level signals3
Senior signals4
Red flags4
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Design Tiny URL
Design Tiny URL
Design a URL shortening service like TinyURL. The service should take a long URL and return a short, unique URL. When a user accesses the short URL, they should be redirected to the original long URL.