MentlybEtest

Technical Test for Mid-Level Node.js Developer

Project: Build a Simplified Issue Tracking System

Objective Create a backend API for an issue tracking system with core functionality for managing projects and issues.

Requirements

Technical Stack

• Node.js
• Express.js
• Nosql or Mysql or Sqlite
• Authentication (JWT)

Core Features

1. User Registration and Authentication

   • Sign up
   • Login
   • User roles (Admin, Project Manager, Developer)

2. Project Management

   • Create a project
   • List projects
   • Update project details
   • Delete a project

3. Issue Management

   • Create an issue
   • List issues (with filtering and pagination)
   • Update issue status
   • Assign issues to users
   • Add comments to issues

Technical Requirements

• Implement RESTful API endpoints
• Use JWT for authentication
• Implement role-based access control
• Add input validation
• Include error handling
• Write unit and integration tests (optional)
• Use environment configuration
• Implement logging

Evaluation Criteria

• Code quality and structure
• API design
• Authentication implementation
• Error handling
• Testing coverage
• Database design
• Performance considerations

Optional Bonus Features

• Implement search functionality
• Add webhooks for issue updates
• Docker containerization

Submission Guidelines

• Provide a GitHub repository
• Include a comprehensive README
• Document API endpoints
• Include installation and run instructions

Time Limit

• Recommended completion time: 3-5 days
• Expected working hours: 8-12 hours