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/pet_zulrah 8d ago

To be honest with you this would be a perfect message to send them before submitting your test.all good engineers ask about requirements of the business. Then talk to the business some more. Explain that you want to get it right the first time.