MERN Stack Developer Assessment
Project Name: DNS Manager
Purpose:
Develop a web application to provide a central dashboard for automating management of
domains and DNS records in bulk on AWS.
• Task 1: Setup
o Set up a MERN stack environment for the DNS Manager project.
o Ensure that you have access to AWS services for backend integration.
• Task 2: Frontend Development
o Develop a simple dashboard using React for uploading and viewing domains and
DNS records in a tabular format.
o Implement forms/modals for adding, editing, and deleting DNS record entries for
domains.
• Task 3: Enhancements
o Enhance the dashboard with filters and search options for easy navigation of bulk
data.
o Incorporate graphical charts/metrics to display domain and record type
distribution.
o Integrate CSV or JSON bulk uploads for domain/records data.
• Task 4: Backend Integration
o Set up backend API endpoints using Node.js and Express to connect the UI to the
DNS system on AWS.
o Implement API calls for CRUD operations on DNS records.
• Task 5: User Interface
o Design status indicators, alerts, and notifications for user guidance.
o Implement secure user authentication and authorization using JWT or OAuth.
Resources:
• AWS Route 53 documentation: https://aws.amazon.com/route53/
Evaluation Criteria:
• Functionality: Does the application meet the specified requirements?
• Code Quality: Is the code well-structured, readable, and maintainable?
• UI/UX: Is the user interface intuitive and visually appealing?
• Error Handling: Does the application handle errors gracefully?
• Security: Is user authentication implemented securely?
• Bonus Features: Are any of the bonus features implemented?
Submission Requirements:
• The submission should be in DOCX or PDF format.
• The candidate should not provide any external links to previously completed projects.
• Submit your project code along with any necessary setup instructions and documentation
through https://link.krite.sh/mernstack by March 20th, 11:59 PM.
• If selected for further consideration, you will receive a response within 2-3 working days.
If not, it may take longer due to the volume of submissions.
• Complete each task according to the specifications provided.
• Ensure that your code is well-structured, readable, and follows best practices.
• Provide clear instructions for running your code and accessing the application.
• Please include some snippets of the output of the assessment in the solution file. This will
facilitate our evaluation process.
Note:
Plagiarism or unauthorized use of code from external sources will result in disqualification.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate their own skills and understanding of MERN Stack
development concepts.
