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URL Shortener App Development

Please develop a simple URL shortener app. This app should be designed to create a short URL for a long (original) URL. The primary function of this app is to redirect users to the original URL when they click on the short URL. The idea isn't to build a shippable product, it's just to see your process.

Requirements

  • Use Ruby On Rails
  • Ability to enter a URL and get back a short URL
  • The URL should be validated
  • When the user hits a short link, the service should redirect to the original link
  • Links will expire after a standard default time span
  • Shortened links should not be predictable
  • A very simple UI is fine

Stretch Goals

  • Short URL is automatically copied to the clipboard
  • Basic analytics (number of times visited)
  • API

Note:

  • Anything aside from the above, you're free to make assumptions.
  • We will have a follow-up session for you to run through the thought process and the solution.