URL Shortening System Design URL shortening services like Bitly, TinyURL, and ZipZy.in have become essential tools in our digital ecosystem. These services transform lengthy web addresses into concise, shareable links that are easier to distribute, especially on platforms with character limitations like X (Twitter). In this section, we will explore how to design a scalable and reliable URL shortener service from the ground up. The primary purpose of URL shortening  is to create a compact alias for long URLs. Problem Statement Design a URL shortener service that converts: - long URLs into short, unique aliases - redirects users from the short URL to the original long URL - provides analytics on URL usage - Handles high traffic volumes efficiently - Ensures shortened links are not easily predictable This is