Tasks and Duties
Task Objective
Your objective this week is to design and implement a new feature for a sample ASP.NET web application that manages user profiles. The focus is on creating a fully functional user profile module using the ASP.NET MVC framework. You will be responsible for designing the database schema, developing the backend logic, and creating a user-friendly front-end interface. This task will give you practical hands-on experience in building robust web components from scratch.
Expected Deliverables
- A complete source code package of the ASP.NET project implementing the user profile feature.
- A SQL script file for creating the necessary database tables and stored procedures (if any).
- A brief design document (in PDF or Markdown) detailing the architecture, design decisions, and any challenges encountered during implementation.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Analyze the user requirements and design a feature that allows users to view and update their profiles securely.
- Design the database structure and create the necessary tables, ensuring proper relationships and indexing for performance.
- Implement the backend logic using C# in the ASP.NET MVC framework.
- Create frontend views using Razor and ensure that they are responsive and user-friendly.
- Test the feature thoroughly to fix bugs and ensure data integrity.
- Compile all the deliverables into a zip file and document your design and testing process.
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be assessed based on code quality, adherence to ASP.NET best practices, clarity of design documentation, and completeness of the implemented feature. Special attention will be given to how effectively you integrate both backend and frontend components along with security measures for user data.
This task is designed to take approximately 30 to 35 hours. Enjoy the challenge and make sure your work reflects both your technical and creative skills.
Task Objective
This week, you will focus on improving the quality and performance of an existing ASP.NET application module. Your objective is to perform extensive debugging, refactoring, and performance tuning. You are expected to identify and resolve code inefficiencies, ensure that the code adheres to modern best practices, and optimize database queries. This will directly enhance your capability in maintaining and improving legacy codebases as a Junior ASP.NET Developer.
Expected Deliverables
- An updated version of the ASP.NET module’s source code with comprehensive inline comments detailing the changes made.
- A performance report (PDF or Word document) summarizing the issues found, modifications implemented, and performance improvements measured before and after changes.
- A README file that explains your approach and instructions on how to run the optimized version.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Set up the provided sample ASP.NET application module in your development environment.
- Thoroughly inspect the code to identify potential issues, inefficient code blocks, and areas where performance can be boosted.
- Refactor the code for improved readability and maintenance, particularly focusing on database query optimization and reducing unnecessary computations.
- Integrate proper error logging and exception handling mechanisms.
- Test the application to benchmark performance improvements.
- Document the overall process and submit the revised source code along with your performance report.
Evaluation Criteria
Your work will be evaluated based on the effectiveness of the debugging and refactoring efforts, measurable improvements in performance, clarity and thoroughness of documentation, and the practical application of ASP.NET development best practices.
This assignment is structured to take around 30 to 35 hours of dedicated effort.
Task Objective
This week’s task is centered around ensuring that your ASP.NET code is reliable and maintainable by implementing comprehensive unit and integration tests. As a Junior ASP.NET Developer, you should be aware of the importance of testing in ensuring code quality and facilitating team collaboration. Your task is to design and implement tests for a module of your choice within an ASP.NET application, focusing on key functionalities and data integrity.
Expected Deliverables
- A complete test suite (using MSTest, NUnit or xUnit) covering both unit and integration tests.
- A detailed test report (in PDF or Markdown format) explaining your test cases, expected results, and coverage metrics.
- Updated ASP.NET project source code demonstrating successful test integration.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Select a critical module from your ASP.NET project that you feel requires rigorous testing.
- Design unit tests for individual functions, ensuring edge cases and possible failure scenarios are covered.
- Create integration tests to validate how different parts of the application function together.
- Ensure that all tests are automated and can be run via a command-line interface.
- Record the testing process, including how you simulated various conditions and any challenges encountered.
- Submit the complete project with the integrated tests along with a reporting document.
Evaluation Criteria
You will be evaluated based on the thoroughness and effectiveness of your test cases, proper integration of testing frameworks, clarity of your test report, and overall quality improvements in the module. Your submission should clearly demonstrate a systematic and fault-tolerant approach to ASP.NET application development.
This task is designed to require approximately 30 to 35 hours of work, allowing you to deeply understand the critical role of testing in software development.
Task Objective
The objective for this week is to focus on project finalization by creating detailed documentation and preparing your ASP.NET web application for deployment. In addition, you will integrate basic DevOps practices into your workflow by automating the deployment process using a suitable Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. This task is designed to give you insights into professional deployment practices and the importance of thorough documentation in a collaborative development environment.
Expected Deliverables
- A comprehensive project documentation file (PDF or Markdown) covering architecture overview, setup instructions, and user guide.
- A CI/CD pipeline configuration file (e.g., YAML or JSON) demonstrating automated testing and deployment processes.
- The final version of your ASP.NET project source code, ready for deployment.
- A deployment report detailing the steps taken to deploy your application and confirming that the deployment process is repeatable.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Review and update all code comments and internal documentation within your ASP.NET project.
- Create a detailed project documentation file that explains the application’s architecture, setup, and usage instructions.
- Set up a CI/CD pipeline using publicly available tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins) to automate the testing and deployment process.
- Test the automated deployment to a development server to ensure that the pipeline works flawlessly.
- Compile all deliverables and create a final submission package that includes all source code, configuration files, and your comprehensive documentation.
Evaluation Criteria
Your work in this task will be evaluated on the clarity, completeness, and professionalism of your documentation, the effectiveness of the CI/CD pipeline integration, and the repeatability of the deployment process. Your submission should reflect a good balance between technical implementation and clear communication, demonstrating your readiness for real-world ASP.NET development and DevOps practices.
This final task is estimated to take about 30 to 35 hours, ensuring you gain valuable experience in deploying and documenting production-ready web applications.