Coding Challenge!: Arch Devops

This document describes a coding challenge for a job at Arch DevOps. The challenge is to write a Ruby script using the Watir gem that logs into a LinkedIn account, finds the profile of Michael "Fritz" Fritzius, and sends him a message. Applicants should push their script to a GitHub repository and email the link to Fritz for review. The goal is for applicants to automate browsing and learn test automation skills while demonstrating their coding ability and problem-solving process.

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ARCH DEVOPS

CODING CHALLENGE!
WHO THIS IS FOR
Our target demographic is the manual tester who wants to learn how to
automate, or the junior developer who’s looking for a unique direction in
their career.

It turns out that either mindset is really good for writing test automation,
and empowering them to learn it turns them into FRICKIN’ UNICORNS, aww yiss.

As part of the onboarding process, we would take care of training you on all
the skills and tactics that we want to develop in you, so that you can become
a formidable force in both testing and test automation.

But first: this challenge.

This coding challenge will get you acquainted with some of what we do at Arch
DevOps, along with get us acquainted with you and your thought process.

Whether you’re an expert already, have dabbled in automation or have no

experience at all with it, this coding challenge is for you, and we look
forward to seeing how you do!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

GOAL

We’d like you to write a simple script that goes to www.linkedin.com, logs in,
and sends a message to me, Michael “Fritz” Fritzius. You can make the message
say anything you want.

When you’re happy with the result, push your script out to a github repository
and then email me at fritz@archdevops.com with the link to the repo, and we’ll
take a look.
There is no time limit in completing this challenge.

Although this challenge can be solved in languages like Java, C#, Python, even
Perl, we’d like you do it using Ruby. The reason is: Ruby language doesn’t
“get in the way” as much as heavyweight languages, plus it has a lower
learning curve. It’s easier for us to see your thought process and learn how
you think, without trying to decipher around the syntax of the other
languages.

The library (or “gem”) we’d like you to use for driving the browser is called
“Watir”. Instructions on how to install and use it can be found at
www.watir.com

GOTCHAS

● If we’re not connected already, let’s connect! Let me know in the intro
message that it’s for the coding challenge.
● PLEASE don’t hard code your login credentials in the script. We don’t
want to know your secure-yet-embarrassing password lol. Have your script
read that information in from a JSON file, from some other directory.
● If you haven’t gotten your own github account yet, go for it. It’s a
great place to build your portfolio.
● Also don’t get crazy and be like “I’m gonna send a thousand messages to
all my friends lol!”. LinkedIn does watch for wonky activity and will
flag or lock an account. Sending one-off messages won’t cause that, so
resist the call of the Dark Side and don’t spam your network :)

GOOD HINTS
● It is perfectly natural to do a ton of Googling. Don’t worry that you
don’t know something right off the bat. I’ve been doing this for 12+
years and still have to Google stuff.
● Do be aware of individual actions that you have to do. Things that we
commit to muscle memory we take for granted. Think about what
specifically you’re doing with your hands, and recreate that in the
script.
HAVE FUN!

The important thing is that you learn some new things, and we of course want
to learn about you! There’s no pressure. Do the best you can, we’ll take a
look at the solution, and be in touch.

Enjoy the ride! Fritz and the Arch DevOps Team - www.archdevops.com