Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
paulddraper
on Nov 26, 2023
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
Sqids – Generate short unique IDs from numbers
Exactly. An alphanumeric encoding for integers.
mlhpdx
on Nov 26, 2023
[–]
An argument could be made for calling it “compression of the string encoding”. Since HTTP is string oriented, that makes some sense as an optimization of sorts, perhaps.
hot_gril
on Nov 26, 2023
|
parent
[–]
It doesn't seem compressed, in fact the output of this is less compressible than the input. It's made for human interface.
Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search:
