ramyareye / laravel-test

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Laravel API Test Task

Test Task: Laravel API for Book Management

Task Description

Create a RESTful API for managing a collection of books. Each book should have a title, author, and publication year. The application should be built using Laravel and follow best practices for API development, validation, and security.

Requirements

1. Setup:

• Use Laravel to create a new project.
• Set up a MySQL database to store the book records.
• Implement migrations for creating the necessary database tables.

2. Book Model:

• Create a Book model with the following fields: title, author, and publication_year.
• Implement validation rules for each field (e.g., required, max length, etc.).

3. API Endpoints:

• Implement the following RESTful API endpoints for books:
  • GET /api/books: Retrieve a list of all books.
  • GET /api/books/{id}: Retrieve details of a specific book.
  • POST /api/books: Create a new book.
  • PUT /api/books/{id}: Update an existing book.
  • DELETE /api/books/{id}: Delete a book.

4. Request and Response Formats:

• Define appropriate request and response formats using JSON.
• Handle validation errors and provide meaningful error responses.

5. Validation:

• Implement validation for incoming requests (e.g., required fields, valid data types).
• Return appropriate HTTP status codes for successful and unsuccessful requests.

6. Security:

• Implement API token-based authentication for the API.
• Use Laravel's built-in features for handling validation errors.

7. Testing:

• Write a basic test for one of the API endpoints using Laravel's testing tools.

8. Git:

• Initialize a Git repository for the project.
• Commit your changes with meaningful commit messages.
• Push the code to a public repository on GitHub.

Submission

• Provide a link to the GitHub repository containing your code.
• Include a README file with instructions on how to set up and test the API.

Evaluation Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated based on:

• Correct implementation of API endpoints.
• Proper use of Laravel features for API development.
• Code readability, structure, and organization.
• Adherence to coding standards and security practices.
• Successful completion of the testing requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of Laravel concepts and PHP for API development.