Solutions Engineer Code Challege and Demo

September 2024

FusionAuth Code Challenge

Welcome to the FusionAuth Code Challenge! This challenge will help you familiarize yourself with FusionAuth by setting up a local instance and enhancing a basic application. Follow the instructions below to get started. Please schedule time with Kahlil and Holly no later than 6 business days after your technical interview using this link.

Code Challenge Overview - Part One

Action Item 1: Quickstart and Local Setup

FusionAuth Quickstart:

• Go through a FusionAuth quickstart in the language of your choice (choose from one of the web application options, not the 5-minute/mobile/SPA/API quickstarts).
• Set up a local FusionAuth instance running on port 9011 with a basic application.

1. Enhance the Application:

   • Add a page in the app that allows a user to add additional data like a nickname, favorite snack, hobby, or any other data points.
   • Store these values in the FusionAuth user.data object. Hint: Use FusionAuth’s custom data fields and ensure proper validation and storage.

2. Implement 2Factor Authentication:

   • Implement Two-Factor Authentication using FusionAuth. Users should be able to enable or disable 2FA from their profile settings, and if enabled, they should be prompted for a second authentication factor on login. Hint: Explore FusionAuth’s multi-factor authentication features and integrate with an TOTP (Time Based One-Time Password) provider.

3. Implement a Role-Based Access Control system.

• Create roles such as “Admin”, “Editor”, and “Viewer”, and restrict access to certain parts of your application based on the user’s role. Hint: Use FusionAuth’s role management and authorization features.

Technical Demo Presentation - Part Two

Title: Introduction to FusionAuth: Simplifying User Authentication

Duration: 15 Minutes

Objective: Showcase the key features and benefits of FusionAuth, demonstrating its ease of use and integration capabilities.

1. Introduction (2 minutes)

• Slide 1: Welcome & Introduction
  • Brief introduction of the presenter.
  • Overview of the agenda.

2. What is FusionAuth? (3 minutes)

• Slide 2: Overview of FusionAuth
  • Brief description of FusionAuth.
  • Key features and benefits.
• Slide 3: Use Cases
  • Common use cases and scenarios where FusionAuth is beneficial.

3. Demo Setup (1 minute)

• Slide 4: Demo Environment
  • Explanation of the demo environment.
  • Brief overview of the application being integrated with FusionAuth.

4. Live Demo (6 minutes)

• Step 1: Setting Up FusionAuth
  • Walkthrough of the installation process.
  • Configuration of the initial settings.
• Step 2: Creating Users and Roles
  • Demonstration of how to create users and assign roles.
• Step 3: Integrating FusionAuth with an Application
  • Show how to integrate FusionAuth with a sample application (e.g., a simple web app).
• Step 4: Authentication and Authorization
  • Demonstrate the login process and role-based access control.

5. Q&A and Conclusion (3 minutes)

• Questions and Answers
  • Open the floor for any questions.
• Conclusion
  • Recap of the key points.
  • Provide additional resources and contact information.

Scorecard

Criteria for Evaluation:

1. Introduction and Clarity (20 points)

   • Clear and engaging introduction.
   • Overview of the agenda.

2. Content and Technical Depth (30 points)

   • Comprehensive explanation of FusionAuth.
   • Explanation of key features and use cases.

3. Demo Execution (30 points)

   • Smooth and error-free demonstration.
   • Clear explanation of each step.
   • Demonstration of key features (user creation, role assignment, integration, etc.).

4. Engagement and Interaction (10 points)

   • Engagement with the audience.
   • Ability to answer questions effectively.

5. Conclusion and Resources (10 points)

   • Clear and concise conclusion.
   • Provision of additional resources.

Alternative Software Suggestions

If you prefer a different software to demo, consider the following:

1. Docker

   • Demonstrate how to set up and run containers.
   • Showcase container orchestration with Docker Compose.

2. Kubernetes

   • Basic deployment of applications.
   • Demonstration of scaling and managing containers.

3. Elastic Stack (ELK)

   • Setting up Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
   • Demonstrating log aggregation and visualization.

4. Postman

   • API testing and automation.
   • Creating and running API test collections.

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Good luck with your code challenge! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact Holly or Kahlil.

Happy coding! 🚀