Technical Assessment: Laravel Payment Link Generator

Overview:

This assessment is designed to evaluate your ability to translate simple concepts into functional products while utilizing the Payd Payment API. You will create a Laravel-based application that generates payment links with predefined amounts, allowing customers to pay via Mpesa.

Requirements:

• Build a Laravel-based web application that generates payment links.
• The links should allow customers to make payments via Mpesa using the Payd API (https://docs.mypayd.app).
• Each link generated should have a specific amount associated with it, and when the customer accesses the link, they should be able to initiate the payment.

Assessment Objectives:

1. Problem Solving:

   • Conceptualize and implement a solution based on the task description.
   • Ensure that your code is clean, maintainable, and follows best practices.

2. API Integration:

   • Utilize Payd Payment API to create payment links that work with Mpesa.
   • You are free to explore the API documentation and implement the endpoints that align with the task.

3. UI/UX:

   • Build a user-friendly interface where users can generate payment links.
   • Ensure the UI is clean, minimal, and easy to navigate.

4. Product Stability:

   • Handle potential errors from the API and provide meaningful feedback to users.
   • Ensure that the application is stable and secure.

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Instructions:

1. Project Setup:

   • Create a new Laravel project.
   • Integrate Payd Payment API (https://docs.mypayd.app).
   • You are allowed to use Laravel's inbuilt libraries and packages to aid in faster development.

2. Feature Implementation:

   • Homepage: A simple form where a user can input the payment amount.
   • Payment Link Generation: On form submission, generate a payment link using the Payd API, with the amount provided by the user.
   • Link Display: After the link is generated, display it to the user so they can share it.
   • Payment Status: After a customer completes the payment via Mpesa, provide a way for the user to check the payment status.

3. API Interaction:

   • Use the Payd API to:
     • Generate payment links.
     • Handle payments via Mpesa.
     • Check the status of the payment.

4. Submission:

   • Once completed, provide:
     • A GitHub repository with clear instructions on how to run the project locally.
     • A brief documentation file explaining your thought process and any assumptions made.

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Evaluation Criteria:

• Code Quality: Is the code clean, organized, and easy to read?
• Problem-Solving: How well did you translate the concept into a working product?
• API Integration: Is the Payd API correctly integrated, and do the payment links function as expected?
• User Interface: Is the UI intuitive and user-friendly?
• Error Handling: Are errors from the API handled gracefully?
• Documentation: Is the project well-documented?

Bonus Points:

• Implement additional features such as payment tracking or email notifications on payment completion.
• Use modern Laravel features (like jobs or queues) to handle background tasks such as checking payment statuses.

Good luck, and we look forward to seeing how you approach the task!