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# [5.1. Design a URL Shortener (e.g., Bitly) Case study](https://techzen.hashnode.dev/51-design-a-url-shortener-eg-bitly-case-study?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Designing Your Own Bitly: A Beginner's Guide to URL Shorteners Ever wondered how those super short URLs like bit.ly/xyz123 actually work? They're not magic, just clever system design! Today, we'll break down the process of designing your own URL shor...

Nov 23, 2025 · 5 min read · techzen.hashnode.dev  
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