Building a URL shortening service like tinyurl.com is a frequently asked question in system design interviews. We will explore how to create a Basic URL shortener using Node.js, React.js and MongoDB. The long URL will be returned to the user.
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Example CodeHow Do Url Shorteners Work?Advanced ArchitectureSetting up the Node.Js ApplicationWorking with the MongoDB DatabaseCreating Mongoose SchemaCreate a Helper Function To Validate Url LinksConnecting to Database and Creating EndpointsSetting Up a React.js ApplicationCreating React.js ComponentsSort: