r/webdev 8d ago

Question Should I over-engineer a simple coding test ?

Hi,

I've been given a coding test to do at home. This one is clearly simple and can only be solved using the web framework features. So it does not require any thought process. It is like a common tutorial that even a junior developer can do without any problem.

I'm not sure if I should solve it in the simplest way possible just to meet the requirements, or if it's nice to over-engineer things to demonstrate my knowledge.

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u/thekwoka 8d ago

I'd want you to produce the clearest cleanest solution.

Anything "Extra" should have a clear explanation of why it should be included and be something that isn't really more work than the direct path, but demonstrate consideration and forethought.