Why it feels fast
Cold data in MongoDB, hot paths in Redis.
Repeated redirects skip the database whenever the short code is already cached, reducing latency where it matters.
TypeScript • Express • MongoDB • Redis
Short links without the usual friction.
Paste a long URL, generate a compact link, and redirect fast with Redis-backed lookups. Built as a clean service with layered architecture and dependency injection.
API surface
3 routes
Validation
Zod schemas
Cache layer
Redis first
Architecture
Controllers, services, repositories.
The service is split into clear layers, which keeps the HTTP surface small and the business logic isolated from storage details.
Operational basics
Health checks built in.
Use /health for uptime monitoring while the main root endpoint stays focused on
shortening links.
Minimal API
Everything important fits on one screen.
/
Create a new short code from a valid long URL.
/:shortUrl
Resolve the short code and redirect to the original destination.
/health
Return a simple status payload for monitoring and deployment checks.
curl -X POST / \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"longUrl":"https://example.com"}'