Laravel Coding Test: Customer Search Functionality

Objective: The purpose of this test is to evaluate your ability to implement search functionality in a Laravel application, leveraging Eloquent relationships and applying best practices for efficient database queries.

Task Description:

You are working on a Laravel application that manages customers, their orders, and the items within those orders. The application needs to allow users to search through customers based on various criteria.

Requirements:

1. Create a Customer Listing: Implement functionality to list all customers along with their associated orders and items.

2. Implement a Search Feature: Add a search option that allows users to search for customers based on:

   • Customer email
   • Order number
   • Item name

3. Filter the Results: The search results should filter the customers based on the search criteria provided. Ensure that the search functionality works efficiently and returns relevant results based on the input.

4. Ensure Efficient Queries: Consider the impact of your implementation on performance, especially regarding database queries. Your solution should be optimized to avoid unnecessary database calls and should handle large datasets efficiently.

5. Document Your Approach: Write a brief explanation (200 words or less) describing how you implemented the search functionality and any considerations you took into account to optimize performance.

Deliverables:

• The implemented search functionality.
• A brief explanation of your approach and how you optimized the search.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Effective implementation of the search functionality across multiple related models.
• Proper use of Eloquent relationships and query optimization techniques.
• Code clarity and maintainability.
• Consideration for scalability and performance.

Submission: Submit your code and explanation via email or through a GitHub repository link.

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f This test is designed to evaluate your ability to implement complex search functionality in Laravel, optimizing for performance and adhering to best practices.

Create a branch with your name and submit your code in a pull request.