Full-stack Developer Assessment for identifying and hiring top developers
The Full-stack Developer Test by Mercer | Mettl can be crucial in hiring decisions for job roles that require skills in building end-to-end functional web applications. The Full-stack Developer Coding Test is a comprehensive evaluation designed to objectively assess candidates' front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) web development skills.
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0.5-2 years
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90 minutes
18 MCQ + 3 codes
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Inside this Full-stack Developer Assessment
A Full-stack Developer Test is a valuable screening tool for objectively evaluating the capabilities of candidates in front-end and back-end development by assessing their coding skills and gauging their approach to problem-solving in full-stack development. The Full-stack Developer Coding Test helps recruiters identify top candidates with the acumen and technical skills required to succeed in specific job roles.
The Full-stack Developer Assessment by Mercer | Mettl is a unified assessment designed by subject matter experts to evaluate candidates' programming knowledge and applied coding skills. The test helps recruiters assess the proficiency of candidates in front-end and back-end languages. Mercer | Mettl’s Full-stack Developer Coding Test is a scientifically validated assessment that measures candidates’ understanding of fundamental concepts, programming knowledge, and their applied skills in core Java, MySQL, and Java Full-stack. The Full-stack Developer Test has 18 multiple-choice questions that evaluate the abilities of candidates in creating and consuming APIs, working with MySQL and SQL databases, and writing unit tests for all tiers of the application, as well as three coding problems that candidates will need to solve on front-end and back-end simulators.
Overview
The demand for full-stack data developers has risen exponentially in recent years. One of the biggest reasons behind this rise in demand is the ability of full-stack developers to use various technological tools effectively, which enables them to handle challenging computer projects efficiently. They have practical knowledge of all critical languages, system engineering concepts, and methodologies crucial in software development. In addition, full-stack developers are also well-versed in software development approaches, complete stack concepts, using tools needed for developing functioning mobile applications and websites, using various frameworks like Node.js, Django, and Angular.js, and they also know multiple web languages like Python, Ruby, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Full-stack developers are multifaceted professionals with ample skills for managing databases, servers, system engineering, architecting, and client communications.
It can get challenging for recruiters to assess all these technical skills and competencies, making the recruitment process even more complex and time-consuming. A Full-stack Developer Test is vital here, as it can assist recruiters and hiring managers in successfully identifying and hiring top candidates that suit the specific requirements of an open position. The Full-stack Developer Coding Test by Mercer | Mettl holistically evaluates candidates' skills across the entire web stack, including testing them on front-end technologies, back-end programming languages, and structured query language for database assessment. Mercer | Mettl’s Full-stack Developer Assessment helps recruiters identify job-ready candidates with the skills required for specific job roles.
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Full-stack Developer Assessment competencies under scanner
Java full-stack development
Competencies:
Under this section, candidates are evaluated on their skills in JavaScript arrays, parsing, events, event handlers, scopes and namespaces, and functions.
This section of the Full-stack Developer Coding Test by Mercer | Mettl covers hands-on coding questions to evaluate candidates' front-end web development skills on a front-end simulator.
This part of the test assesses candidates' coding skills, hands-on experience, and capability to code in required languages by giving them real-world problems on a coding simulator.
This section of the Full-stack Developer Assessment is designed to assess the core Java skills of candidates in Java-JSP directives, Java-JSP servlets, and Java-JSP actions.
This section assesses candidates' MySQL skills in intermediate-level functions, insert commands, joins, regex, and other basic-level parts.
The Full-stack Developer Coding Test also covers hands-on coding questions that assess candidates' skills in writing database queries in MySQL.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can we benchmark applicants based on our internal sample set?
Yes, it is possible. We can benchmark applicants as per the client’s requirements. Please write to us for assistance.
How do you interview a full-stack developer?
Recruiters should curate interview questions that offer them insights into hard skills, behavioural intelligence, and soft skills. Besides coding and programming language proficiency, recruiters should assess candidates' organizational skills, attention to detail, diligence, willingness to learn, and knowledge of the latest tech developments.
What is the requirement for a full-stack developer?
Full-stack developers should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Apart from this, they should also possess excellent project management and organizational skills, abilities in using JavaScript frameworks, and a strong understanding of and competencies in front-end and back-end languages. Strong verbal skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and meticulousness in detail-oriented tasks are essential skills a full-stack developer should possess.
What does a full-stack programmer mean?
Full-stack programmers are engineers or web developers specializing in front-end and back-end development of mobile applications or websites. Full-stack developers can also handle projects that include building user-oriented websites, database management, and communicating with clients during the project's planning phase.
How do you evaluate a full-stack developer?
The Full-stack Developer Test by Mercer | Mettl can be used by recruiters to screen potential candidates objectively and gauge the abilities of candidates in full-stack development.
Can we customize the Full-stack Developer Coding Test report to include specific analysis?
Yes. In selective cases, the Full-stack Developer Coding Test reports can be customized based on client requirements.
What skills are needed for a full-stack developer?
Candidates should have mastered front-end technologies, like HTML5 and JavaScript, and they should be adept in one of the back-end programming languages, like Java, Ruby, or Python. The skills of a full-stack developer include knowledge of DBMS technology solutions and Git and a thorough understanding of caching mechanisms and prototype design. They should also be able to work efficiently with web services and APIs and have server management experience.
