Create a Cache Segment

Let’s now create a cache segment in the Catly project. The cache segment is used to store the original URL and its short ID for easier access.

To create a cache segment:

1. Navigate to the Catalyst CloudScale Cache component in the console. Click Create Segment.

2. Enter the Segment Name as “shortUrl” in the pop-up window. Click Create

The segment is created and listed in the Segments page.

When a URL is shortened by the user, the original URL and its short ID are automatically populated as a cache item in the form of a key-value pair. The short ID is the key, and the value contains a string of details like the original URL, short ID, and the table details.