HardDesign: URL Shortener (TinyURL)

What is the purpose of a 'tombstone' record when a short URL is deleted?

— Tests your understanding of this concept.

Answer Options

ATo physically remove the record
BTo mark record as deleted while keeping the short code reserved
CTo log deletion for audit
DTo notify CDN to purge cache

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