Convert raw text data files into a relational database objects.
Clone the repo
https://github.com/woodall/data.git
Create the database
$ rake db:migrate
Note, if the above command fails, you might need to prefix your it, and the following command line tasks with bundle exec, like so,
$ bundle exec rake db:migrate
Clone the database
$ rake db:test:clone
Make sure the tests pass by running
$ rspec spec
Start the server with
$ rails server
Navigate your browser to
localhost:3000
Upload text files in the requested format.
Imagine LivingSocial has just acquired a new company. Unfortunately, the company has never stored their data in a database and instead uses a plain text file. We need to create a way for the new subsidiary to import their data into a database. Your task is to create a web interface that accepts file uploads, normalizes the data, and then stores it in a relational database.
Here's what your web-based application must do:
Your app must accept (via a form) a tab delimited file with the following columns: purchaser name, item description, item price, purchase count, merchant address, and merchant name.
Your app must parse the given file, normalize the data, and store the information in a relational database.
After upload, your application should display the total amount gross revenue represented by the uploaded file.
Columns will always be in the same order.
There will always be data in each column.
There will always be a header line.
An example input file named example_input.tab is included.
Authentication or authorization.
No need to be aesthetically pleasing
Evaluation is based on the following criteria.
- Did your application fulfill the basic requirements?
- Did you document the method for setting up and running your application?
- Did you follow the instructions for submission?
Additionally, reviewers will attempt to assess your familiarity with standard libraries. Reviewers will attempt to assess your experience with object-oriented programming based on how you've structured your submission.