Infra Drop 2024

Powering URLs with V-Server

A blazing-fast C++ server with a custom-built database — optimized for performance and scalability.Shorten. Serve. Scale — engineered from scratch.

Explore the Stack
100%
Custom C++ Codebase
0
External DBs Used
~1ms
Avg Redirect Time
Scalability Horizon
System Design

Built from Scratch for Speed

V Server is a high-efficiency HTTP server written in C++, designed for ultra-fast URL shortening and redirection.

It runs on a lightweight custom database that minimizes read/write latency and optimizes memory footprint.

C++
Custom DB
Raw TCP
HTTP 1.1
Linux Networking
Tech Stack

Powered by Innovation

Cutting-edge technologies working in perfect harmony

C++17
Custom DB Engine
Raw HTTP Server
TCP/IP Stack
Problem Solving

Challenges Conquered

Every obstacle became an opportunity for innovation

Challenge

Minimal Latency URL Redirects

Solution

Optimized custom hash-based storage and memory mapping for lightning-fast lookups.

Challenge

No External Dependencies

Solution

Engineered a full-stack solution in pure C++, including networking, routing, and data storage layers.

Challenge

High Throughput Under Load

Solution

Implemented multi-threaded request handling with event-driven architecture to handle spikes gracefully.

Key Features

Built for Excellence

Ultra-Fast Redirects

Avg response time < 1ms for shortened URLs.

Zero-Dependency Server

No NGINX. No Node. Just pure C++ performance.

Memory-Mapped Storage

Blazing-fast read/write with OS-level memory mapping.

Clean REST API

Supports short link creation, analytics, and admin ops.

Development Roadmap

Building the Future

Our commitment to continuous innovation and excellence drives every enhancement we plan

MEDIUM
PLANNED
Link Analytics Dashboard
Q3 2024

Visualize traffic, CTR, and performance metrics.

MEDIUM
PLANNED
Custom Expiry & Access Control
Q4 2024

Add TTL, role-based access, and one-time redirects.

MEDIUM
PLANNED
Load Balancer Integration
Q1 2025

Cluster-ready design for horizontal scaling.