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# [System Design 101: How Would You Build a URL Shortener?](https://systemdesign101.hashnode.dev/system-design-101-how-would-you-build-a-url-shortener?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I've always found system design a little weird. You start with a seemingly simple problem, and five minutes later you're talking about load balancers, database replicas, caching, sharding and distribu

Aug 16 · 10 min read · systemdesign101.hashnode.dev  
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