System Design - 003: Design a URL Shortener Service
In this video, I break down the system design, key components, database choices, and trade-offs to design a scalable URL Shortener service - Perfect for interview prep.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - What is a URL Shortener Service?
03:40 - Benefits of having a URL Shortener Service
05:30 - Clarify Requirements
08:00 - Lock the Requirements
11:30 - Back of The Envelope (BoTE) Estimation
16:30 - High Level Design
25:00 - Deep Dive
38:00 - How to handle Hot Keys
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