Turing School of Software and Design is a 7 month intensive experience that prepares people for a career in software development.
The Turing Mission
Turing's mission is to unlock human potential by training a diverse and inclusive student body to succeed in high-fulfillment technical careers. We are a community committed to challenging ourselves and each other to build the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed for long-term success.
Turing mentors
This is the backend to an application that is designed to ease the process of current students finding alumni or other developers to mentor them. Collaboration and community are such a big part of the software development industry - this app seeks to help facilitate that.
Deployed Front End application
Overview
Provides three endpoints for user functionality of the app
- user creation (mentor and mentee)
- retrieving users (mentors)
You'll need the following:
Software
- Ruby (2.4.5)
- Bundler
Run the following:
$ git clone https://github.com/stoic-plus/turing-mentors-be.git
$ bundle install
(After cloning down repo)
cd turing-mentors-be
rspec
All responses are serialized using fast_json_api gem
https://turing-mentors-be.herokuapp.com
GET /api/v1/mentors
Takes two parameters location and tech_skills
location must be specified, tech_skills is optional
location
Three options: all, remote, denver (remote is not denver)
tech_skills
String of comma separated values - all lowercase
Example Request:
GET /api/v1/mentors?location=all&tech_skills=ruby,python
Example Response:
"data": [
{
"id": "5",
"type": "mentor",
"attributes": {
"first_name": "Grace",
"last_name": "Hopper",
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "computer scientist",
"background": "One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers",
"mentor": true,
"location": "New York, NY",
"tech_skills": [
"ruby",
"javascript",
"python",
"java",
"elixir",
"c",
"php",
"swift",
"sql"
],
"non_tech_skills": [
"stress management",
"public speaking",
"resumes",
"technical interviews",
"parenting",
"wellness"
],
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
false,
false
],
"3": [
false,
true,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"identities": [
"scientist"
],
"contact_details": {
"slack": "@hopper",
"email": "g_hopper@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555"
}
}
}
]
GET /api/v1/mentors/:id GET /api/v1/mentees/:id
All parameters are required:
Example Request for /mentors/:id :
GET /api/v1/mentors/5
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/json
Example Response:
"data": {
"id": "5",
"type": "mentor",
"attributes": {
"first_name": "Grace",
"last_name": "Hoper",
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "computer scientist",
"background": "One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers",
"mentor": true,
"location": "New York, NY",
"tech_skills": [
"ruby",
"javascript",
"python",
"java",
"elixir",
"c",
"php",
"swift",
"sql"
],
"non_tech_skills": [
"stress management",
"public speaking",
"resumes",
"technical interviews",
"parenting",
"wellness"
],
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
false,
false
],
"3": [
false,
true,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"identities": [
"scientist"
],
"contact_details": {
"slack": "@hopper",
"email": "g_hopper@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555"
}
}
}
Example Request for /mentees/:id :
GET /api/v1/mentees/5
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/json
Example Response:
"data": {
"id": "5",
"type": "mentee",
"attributes": {
"first_name": "jordan",
"last_name": "leranger",
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "student",
"background": "A person",
"mentor": false,
"location": "Denver, CO",
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
false,
false
],
"3": [
false,
true,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"identities": [
"ski bum"
],
"contact_details": {
"slack": "@slack",
"email": "leranger@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555"
}
}
}
identities, tech_skills, non_tech_skills
- all take an array of ids that correspond to rows in those tables
- To create a mentor that is fluent in Ruby and Python - you would provide:
tech_skills: [1, 3]in the body - To update a mentee by adding identities - you would provide:
identities: [4, 5]in the body
- To create a mentor that is fluent in Ruby and Python - you would provide:
tech_skills, non_tech_skills, location, current_job
- Are not specified for the
/menteeroute (for bothPOSTandPUT)
Availability
Is a hash with:
- Day of week keys (an integer from 0-6)
- Array, of booleans, value (Boolean for Morning, Afternoon, Evening)
"0": [false, false, true]would indicate evening availability on Monday
POST /api/v1/mentors POST /api/v1/mentees
All parameters are required:
Example Request for /mentors:
POST /api/v1/mentors
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/json
{
"first_name": "Grace",
"last_name": "Hoper",
"identities": [0],
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "computer scientist",
"location": "New York, NY",
"slack": "@hopper",
"email": "g_hopper@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555",
"background": "Grace Brewster Murray Hopper was an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers",
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
true,
false
],
"3": [
false,
false,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"tech_skills": [
"4", "1", "3"
],
"non_tech_skills": [
"6", "5", "4"
]
}
Example Response:
{
"id": "5",
"type": "mentor",
"attributes": {
"first_name": "Grace",
"last_name": "Hoper",
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "computer scientist",
"background": "One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers",
"mentor": true,
"location": "New York, NY",
"tech_skills": [
"ruby",
"javascript",
"python",
"java",
"elixir",
"c",
"php",
"swift",
"sql"
],
"non_tech_skills": [
"stress management",
"public speaking",
"resumes",
"technical interviews",
"parenting",
"wellness"
],
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
false,
false
],
"3": [
false,
true,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"identities": [
"scientist"
],
"contact_details": {
"slack": "@hopper",
"email": "g_hopper@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555"
}
}
}
Example Request for /mentee:
POST /api/v1/mentees
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/json
{
"background": "A person",
"cohort": 1810,
"program": "BE",
"email": "leranger@gmail.com",
"first_name": "jordan",
"identities": [8],
"last_name": "leranger",
"phone": "555-555-5555",
"slack": "@slack",
"availability": {
0 => [true, false, true],
1 => true,
2 => [true, false, false],
3 => [true, false, true],
4 => [false, false, true],
5 => [true, false, true],
6 => [true, false, false]
}
}
Example Response:
"data": {
"id": "5",
"type": "mentee",
"attributes": {
"first_name": "jordan",
"last_name": "leranger",
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "student",
"background": "A person",
"mentor": false,
"location": "Denver, CO",
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
false,
false
],
"3": [
false,
true,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"identities": [
"ski bum"
],
"contact_details": {
"slack": "@slack",
"email": "leranger@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555"
}
}
}
PUT /api/v1/mentors PUT /api/v1/mentees
Not all parameters are required. Very similar to post
Currently the following attributes can only be added to on this endpoint, NOT deleted. That will be a separate endpoint for security purposes.
identities, tech_skills, non_tech_skills
- Latter two only apply to mentors
Example Request for /mentors:
PUT /api/v1/mentors
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/json
{
"first_name": "Grace",
"last_name": "Hoper",
"identities": [0],
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "computer scientist",
"location": "New York, NY",
"slack": "@hopper",
"email": "g_hopper@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555",
"background": "Grace Brewster Murray Hopper was an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers",
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
true,
false
],
"3": [
false,
false,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"tech_skills": [
"4", "1", "3"
],
"non_tech_skills": [
"6", "5", "4"
]
}
Example Response:
{
"id": "5",
"type": "mentor",
"attributes": {
"first_name": "Grace",
"last_name": "Hoper",
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "computer scientist",
"background": "One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers",
"mentor": true,
"location": "New York, NY",
"tech_skills": [
"ruby",
"javascript",
"python",
"java",
"elixir",
"c",
"php",
"swift",
"sql"
],
"non_tech_skills": [
"stress management",
"public speaking",
"resumes",
"technical interviews",
"parenting",
"wellness"
],
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
false,
false
],
"3": [
false,
true,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"identities": [
"scientist"
],
"contact_details": {
"slack": "@hopper",
"email": "g_hopper@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555"
}
}
}
Example Request for /mentee:
POST /api/v1/mentees
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/json
{
"background": "A person",
"cohort": 1810,
"program": "BE",
"email": "leranger@gmail.com",
"first_name": "jordan",
"identities": [8],
"last_name": "leranger",
"phone": "555-555-5555",
"slack": "@slack",
"availability": {
0 => [true, false, true],
1 => true,
2 => [true, false, false],
3 => [true, false, true],
4 => [false, false, true],
5 => [true, false, true],
6 => [true, false, false]
}
}
Example Response:
"data": {
"id": "5",
"type": "mentee",
"attributes": {
"first_name": "jordan",
"last_name": "leranger",
"cohort": 8210,
"program": "BE",
"current_job": "student",
"background": "A person",
"mentor": false,
"location": "Denver, CO",
"availability": {
"0": [
false,
true,
false
],
"1": [
false,
false,
false
],
"2": [
false,
false,
false
],
"3": [
false,
true,
false
],
"4": [
false,
false,
false
],
"5": [
false,
false,
false
],
"6": [
false,
false,
false
]
},
"identities": [
"ski bum"
],
"contact_details": {
"slack": "@slack",
"email": "leranger@gmail.com",
"phone": "555-555-5555"
}
}
}
DELETE /api/v1/mentors/:id DELETE /api/v1/mentees/:id
Removing a user currently removes entries in the following tables (dependent destroy)
contact_detailsavailabilitiesuser_identitiesuser_tech_skillsuser_non_tech_skills
When those entries are present - mentees have less information
Example Request for /mentors:
DELETE /api/v1/mentors/2
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/json
Response
- Simply a 204 status code
- Ruby on Rails
- Continuous Integration with CircleCi
- Rspec - Testing Framework
- fast_jsonapi - JSON serializer for Ruby Objects
- Ricardo Ledesma - Personal Website
- Travis Gee - Github
We are looking to continually develop this app for Turing School of Software and Design - if you are interested in helping: make a PR to