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+# Design A URL shortener
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+*Note: This document links directly to relevant areas found in the [system design topics](https://github.com/ido777/system-design-primer-update.git#index-of-system-design-topics) to avoid duplication.  Refer to the linked content for general talking points, tradeoffs, and alternatives.*
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+TBA
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