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The system allows a client to register a URL and map it to a short URL that is returned to the client.
The system allows any user that attempts to navigate to the short URL to be redirected to the registered URL.
Estimate the scale of the system. Consider daily active users, read/write ratio, storage requirements, bandwidth, and any relevant QPS calculations...
Define the APIs expected from the system. This is your chance to analyze and define the read and write paths so that you can come up with the high-level design...
Describe the overall system architecture. Identify the main components needed to solve the problem end-to-end. Use the diagramming tool to create a block diagram.
Define the data model. Identify the main entities, their attributes, and relationships. Consider the choice of database type (SQL vs NoSQL) and justify your decision based on access patterns...
Deep dive into 2-3 key components. Explain how they work, how they scale, discuss tradeoffs, capacity, and any relevant algorithms or data structures.