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Description of Terms

TermDescription
originalUrlThe full, original URL submitted by the user that needs to be shortened. It can be any valid HTTP or HTTPS address.
shortUrlThe generated, shortened URL that redirects to the original URL. It's composed of the base domain and a unique shortCode.
shortCodeA unique identifier (typically 8 characters long) used to represent the original URL in a shortened form. It is appended to the base domain.
shorten()A service method responsible for generating and saving a short code for a new URL or retrieving an existing one.
resolve()A service method that takes a shortCode and returns the corresponding originalUrl, if found.