devrsc/raiztech-internship

REIZ TECH HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT DOCUMENT FOR FRONTEND DEVELOPER INTERN POSITION

Thank you for considering me for the Frontend Developer Intern position at REIZ TECH. This task was a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills and approach to objectives. I have implemented the task using React.js and TypeScript.

Task Description

The task was to create a visualized representation of countries that displays country name, region, and area size using the https://restcountries.com free API. The data was fetched from https://restcountries.com/v2/all?fields=name,region,area. The following requirements were provided:

• Create a repository using GIT and push your work to a remote (e.g., GitHub, Gitlab).
• Display a list for the data.
• Make the list sortable alphabetically by name (ascending, descending).
• Implement a filter(s) that filters countries:
  • That are smaller than Lithuania by area.
  • That are in “Oceania” region.
• Bonus points were given for using TypeScript and implementing pagination.

Features

• Search for countries by name
• Filter countries by region
• Sort countries by name
• Filter countries by area

Technologies Used

• Next.js
• React
• Tailwind CSS
• Rest Countries API

Getting Started

To get started, you'll need to have Node.js and npm installed on your machine. Then, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the root directory of the project.
3. Run npm install to install the project dependencies.
4. Run npm run dev to start the development server.
5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

Screenshots

Home Page

Search Results

Filter by Region

Filter by Area

Pagination

Thoughts on the Assignment

I must say, the assignment was a refreshing challenge that got me all excited. I had the chance to delve into some new concepts and apply them in a practical sense. The instructions were clear, which made grasping the requirements an absolute breeze. The additional points awarded for using TypeScript and implementing pagination were rather daunting at first. I have faced multiple logic errors, but let me tell you, the sense of fulfillment when I nailed them was unparalleled. All in all, I'd say this project was a true testament to my capabilities as a frontend developer.

Now, I have to admit that my specialty is Mobile Development using React Native. However, I was still able to use my skills in React for this website. I did hit a few bumps in the road, so to speak. Bugs and logic errors, to be precise. But, as luck would have it, I was able to troubleshoot and resolve them all. It wasn't a easy, but I was able to complete the task on time.

To summarize, this project was a complex and perplexing journey, with its fair share of highs and lows. But it was also a thoroughly satisfying one, and I'm pleased to report that I came out on top.