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  • New Features

    • Introduced new endpoints for candidate and exam management, including methods to retrieve and manage proctors, candidates, and exams.
    • Added functionality to search for exam setters and candidate groups by organization ID.
    • Implemented conflict management for exams and candidates.
    • Enhanced candidate data retrieval with a new search method.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Enhanced error handling for various methods to ensure proper responses when data is not found.
  • Documentation

    • Updated response classes for better encapsulation of candidate and exam data.

These changes enhance the overall functionality and usability of the application for managing exams and candidates.

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This pull request introduces several enhancements across various controllers, services, and repositories within the Testify_Backend project. Key changes include new endpoints for managing candidates and proctors, updates to existing methods, and the addition of response classes to encapsulate data. The CandidateController now includes a search endpoint, while the ExamManagementController has multiple new methods for proctor and candidate management. Additionally, several repositories have been updated to support new query functionalities, and lazy loading has been implemented for specific fields in the Exam model.

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File Change Summary
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/CandidateController.java Added method getAllCandidatesForSearch() mapped to /search for retrieving candidates.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/ExamManagementController.java Added multiple methods for managing proctors and candidates, including addOrUpdateProctors, getProctorsByExamId, and more.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/OrganizationController.java Added methods getExamSettersByOrganizationId and getCandidateGroupsByOrganizationForSearch.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/model/Exam.java Updated fields description and instructions to use lazy loading.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/CandidateGroupRepository.java Added import for java.util.List.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/CandidateRepository.java Added method findCandidatesAssignedToExamWithConflictingExams for querying candidates with exam conflicts.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/ExamRepository.java Added methods findById and findExamsScheduledBetween for exam retrieval and scheduling checks.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/ExamSetterRepository.java Added method findByEmailIn for batch retrieval of exam setters by email.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/requests/exam_management/ExamRequest.java Added import for JsonFormat.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/CandidateConflictExamResponse.java Added new response class for candidate conflict data.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/CandidateGroupSearchResponse.java Added new response class for candidate group search results.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/ConflictExamResponse.java Added new response class for conflict exam data.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/ProctorResponse.java Added new response class for proctor data.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/organization_management/ExamSetterSearchResponse.java Added new response class for exam setter search results.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/CandidateService.java Added method getAllCandidatesForSearch() and updated getCandidateExams() visibility.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/CandidateServiceImpl.java Added method getAllCandidatesForSearch() to retrieve candidates.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/ExamManagementService.java Added several new methods for managing exams and candidates.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/ExamManagementServiceImpl.java Added new methods for proctor and candidate management, including handling conflicts.
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/OrganizationService.java Added method getExamSettersForSearchByOrganizationId().
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/OrganizationServiceImpl.java Added method getExamSettersForSearchByOrganizationId() with error handling for organization retrieval.

Possibly related PRs

  • exam management is updated #46: The ExamManagementController class has been updated to enhance its functionality related to exam management, which may relate to the new endpoint added in the CandidateController for retrieving candidates.
  • Grading updated #50: The ExamManagementController class has been updated to include new endpoints for managing grades associated with exams, which could be relevant to the candidate's exam management.
  • Candidate Exam Details + Status API #52: The CandidateController class has been modified to include a new endpoint for retrieving candidate exams, which directly relates to the changes made in the main PR regarding candidate management.
  • Status API with ReqParam #55: The CandidateController class has been updated to accept an optional request parameter for filtering candidate exams, which aligns with the new functionality introduced in the main PR.
  • Organization view API for candidate #56: The CandidateController class has been modified to include a new endpoint for retrieving organizations associated with candidates, which expands the candidate management capabilities introduced in the main PR.

🐰 In the fields where candidates roam,
New endpoints sprout like flowers grown.
Proctors and exams, all in a line,
With responses crafted, oh so fine!
In the world of tests, we leap and bound,
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Actionable comments posted: 20

🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (19)
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/ExamSetterRepository.java (1)

11-11: LGTM! Consider adding batch size limits.

The new method follows Spring Data JPA naming conventions correctly and enables efficient batch retrieval of ExamSetter entities. This is a good optimization to reduce database round trips when querying multiple exam setters.

Consider implementing a maximum batch size limit to prevent potential performance issues with very large email lists. This could be done through:

  1. Input validation at the service layer
  2. Database query pagination
  3. Configuration properties to set the maximum allowed batch size
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/CandidateService.java (1)

12-12: Consider adding pagination support

The method getAllCandidatesForSearch() might return a large dataset. Consider implementing pagination to improve performance and resource utilization.

Example modification:

-    List<CandidateResponse> getAllCandidatesForSearch();
+    List<CandidateResponse> getAllCandidatesForSearch(int page, int size);

This would allow clients to request specific pages of results, preventing potential performance issues with large datasets.

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/CandidateGroupSearchResponse.java (1)

9-12: Consider using more specific Lombok annotations.

Instead of @Data, consider using a more specific combination of annotations that better fits a response class:

  • @Getter - Since response objects typically only need getters
  • @ToString - For debugging purposes
  • @EqualsAndHashCode(onlyExplicitlyIncluded = true) - To have more control over equality comparisons
-@Data
+@Getter
+@ToString
+@EqualsAndHashCode(onlyExplicitlyIncluded = true)
 @Builder
 @NoArgsConstructor
 @AllArgsConstructor
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/CandidateConflictExamResponse.java (2)

10-14: Add class-level documentation.

Consider adding Javadoc to describe the purpose and usage of this response class.

Add the following documentation:

+/**
+ * Response class representing a candidate's conflicting exam details.
+ * Used to encapsulate both student and exam information when identifying scheduling conflicts.
+ */
 @Getter
 @Builder
 @AllArgsConstructor
 @NoArgsConstructor
 public class CandidateConflictExamResponse {

15-18: Consider adding field validation and documentation.

The student-related fields would benefit from validation annotations and field-level documentation.

Consider adding the following:

+    /**
+     * Unique identifier of the student
+     */
+    @NotNull
     private long studentId;
+
+    /**
+     * Student's first name
+     */
+    @NotBlank
     private String firstName;
+
+    /**
+     * Student's last name
+     */
+    @NotBlank
     private String lastName;
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/ExamRepository.java (1)

4-4: Remove unused import

The Candidate import appears to be unused in this repository interface.

-import com.testify.Testify_Backend.model.Candidate;
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/CandidateController.java (1)

26-29: Consider implementing caching for candidate search

Given that candidate data might be frequently accessed but infrequently modified, consider implementing caching to improve performance and reduce database load.

Example implementation using Spring's caching:

+@Cacheable(value = "candidateSearchCache", 
+           key = "#searchTerm + '_' + #pageable.pageNumber + '_' + #pageable.pageSize",
+           unless = "#result.totalElements == 0")
 public Page<CandidateResponse> searchCandidates(String searchTerm, Pageable pageable) {
     // existing implementation
 }

Don't forget to:

  1. Configure cache eviction policies
  2. Add cache invalidation when candidates are modified
  3. Monitor cache hit rates
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/CandidateServiceImpl.java (2)

40-47: Extract mapping logic to a dedicated method

The current implementation mixes mapping logic within the stream operation. Consider extracting this to a dedicated mapper method for better maintainability and reusability.

Consider this refactor:

+ private CandidateResponse mapToCandidateResponse(Candidate candidate) {
+     return new CandidateResponse(
+         candidate.getId(),
+         candidate.getFirstName(),
+         candidate.getLastName(),
+         candidate.getEmail()
+     );
+ }

public List<CandidateResponse> getAllCandidatesForSearch() {
    List<Candidate> candidates = candidateRepository.findAll();
    if (candidates.isEmpty()) {
        return Collections.emptyList();
    }
-    return candidates.stream()
-            .map(candidate -> new CandidateResponse(
-                    candidate.getId(),
-                    candidate.getFirstName(),
-                    candidate.getLastName(),
-                    candidate.getEmail()
-                    ))
-            .collect(Collectors.toList());
+    return candidates.stream()
+            .map(this::mapToCandidateResponse)
+            .collect(Collectors.toList());
}

33-48: Add logging for better observability

Consider adding logging statements to track method entry/exit and any potential issues. This will help with monitoring and debugging in production.

Add logging like this:

public List<CandidateResponse> getAllCandidatesForSearch() {
+    log.debug("Fetching all candidates for search");
    List<Candidate> candidates = candidateRepository.findAll();
    if (candidates.isEmpty()) {
+        log.debug("No candidates found");
        return Collections.emptyList();
    }
+    log.debug("Found {} candidates", candidates.size());
    return candidates.stream()
            .map(this::mapToCandidateResponse)
            .collect(Collectors.toList());
}
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/model/Exam.java (1)

37-39: LGTM! Lazy loading implementation looks good.

The addition of lazy loading for description and instructions fields is a good optimization, especially for large text fields that aren't always needed.

To maintain optimal performance with lazy loading:

  1. Ensure proper transaction management in service layer
  2. Consider using DTOs without these fields for list operations
  3. Use fetch joins in JPQL/Criteria queries when these fields are needed

Also applies to: 42-44

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/ExamManagementService.java (2)

7-7: Remove unused import

The GenericResponse import appears to be unused in this interface.

-import com.testify.Testify_Backend.responses.GenericResponse;

36-37: Consider adding method for removing proctors

The proctor management methods look good, but consider adding a method to remove proctors from an exam for complete CRUD operations.

Consider adding:

ResponseEntity<GenericAddOrUpdateResponse> removeProctorsFromExam(long examId, List<String> proctorEmails);
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/OrganizationController.java (1)

144-149: Consider consolidating candidate group operations.

The controller uses examManagementService for this candidate group operation while using organizationService for other candidate group operations (e.g., getCandidateGroups). This split responsibility could lead to confusion and maintenance issues.

Consider either:

  1. Moving all candidate group operations to examManagementService, or
  2. Moving this search operation to organizationService for consistency
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/OrganizationServiceImpl.java (1)

324-324: Remove unnecessary @transactional annotation

This method only performs read operations, so the @transactional annotation is not necessary. If needed for lazy loading, consider using @transactional(readOnly = true) instead.

Apply this diff:

-    @Transactional
+    @Transactional(readOnly = true)
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/ExamManagementController.java (1)

132-139: Use PUT Method for Idempotent Operations and RESTful Endpoint Naming

The addOrUpdateProctors method is performing an update operation but is using POST instead of PUT. To adhere to RESTful standards and indicate idempotency, consider using PUT and a consistent endpoint.

Recommend updating the mapping and method signature:

- @PostMapping("/{examId}/proctors")
+ @PutMapping("/{examId}/proctors")
src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/ExamManagementServiceImpl.java (4)

Line range hint 774-784: Refactor exception handling for empty grades list

Throwing a RuntimeException when no grades are found and catching it to return a 404 response is not optimal. Instead, check if the grades list is empty and return a 404 response directly without using exceptions for control flow.

Apply this change:

if (grades.isEmpty()) {
-    throw new RuntimeException("No grades found for the given exam ID");
+    return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.NOT_FOUND).body(null);
}

-} catch (RuntimeException ex) {
-    return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.NOT_FOUND).body(null);
}

825-832: Simplify exam retrieval and null check

You can streamline the exam retrieval by using orElseThrow, which eliminates the need for the explicit null check and improves readability.

Apply this change:

-Optional<Exam> optionalExam = examRepository.findById(examId);
-
-if (!optionalExam.isPresent()) {
+Exam exam = examRepository.findById(examId)
+    .orElseThrow(() -> new RuntimeException("Exam not found"));
-
-response.setSuccess(false);
-response.setMessage("Exam not found");
-return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.NOT_FOUND).body(response);
-}
-
-Exam exam = optionalExam.get();

855-865: Collect all invalid proctor emails before returning

Currently, the method returns an error immediately upon encountering the first invalid proctor email. Consider collecting all invalid emails and returning a comprehensive error message, which will help users address all issues in a single response.

Here’s how you can modify the code:

 Set<String> invalidEmails = new HashSet<>();
 for (String email : proctorEmails) {
     Optional<ExamSetter> examSetterOpt = examSetterRepository.findByEmail(email);
     if (examSetterOpt.isPresent()) {
         log.info("Proctor found with email: {}", email);
         newProctors.add(examSetterOpt.get());
     } else {
-        response.setSuccess(false);
-        response.setMessage("Proctor with email " + email + " not found");
-        return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.BAD_REQUEST).body(response);
+        invalidEmails.add(email);
     }
 }
 
+if (!invalidEmails.isEmpty()) {
+    response.setSuccess(false);
+    response.setMessage("Proctors not found with emails: " + String.join(", ", invalidEmails));
+    return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.BAD_REQUEST).body(response);
+}

1024-1058: Optimize nested loops for fetching conflicting exams

The nested loops in the getCandidateConflictingExams method may lead to performance issues with large datasets. Consider optimizing the query to fetch conflicting exams directly from the database.

Would you like assistance in refactoring this method to improve performance?

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  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/CandidateController.java (2 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/ExamManagementController.java (2 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/OrganizationController.java (5 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/model/Exam.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/CandidateGroupRepository.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/CandidateRepository.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/ExamRepository.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/ExamSetterRepository.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/requests/exam_management/ExamRequest.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/CandidateConflictExamResponse.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/CandidateGroupSearchResponse.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/ConflictExamResponse.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/ProctorResponse.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/organization_management/ExamSetterSearchResponse.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/CandidateService.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/CandidateServiceImpl.java (3 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/ExamManagementService.java (2 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/ExamManagementServiceImpl.java (5 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/OrganizationService.java (1 hunks)
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/OrganizationServiceImpl.java (3 hunks)
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  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/CandidateGroupRepository.java
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/requests/exam_management/ExamRequest.java
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/ConflictExamResponse.java
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/ProctorResponse.java
  • src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/organization_management/ExamSetterSearchResponse.java
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src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/repository/ExamSetterRepository.java (1)

6-6: LGTM!

The List import is appropriately added to support the new batch query method.

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/CandidateService.java (2)

5-5: LGTM!

The import for CandidateResponse is properly organized and necessary for the new method's return type.


10-10: LGTM!

Good cleanup - removing the redundant 'public' modifier as interface methods are implicitly public.

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/CandidateGroupSearchResponse.java (3)

1-8: LGTM! Package and imports are well-organized.

The package naming follows conventions, and imports are properly organized.


1-17: Verify if this is intended as a temporary implementation.

The PR title suggests this is a temporary commit. Please confirm if this response class structure is final or if it needs further refinement before being merged.


13-17: 🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Add documentation and consider field improvements.

A few suggestions to enhance the class:

  1. Use Long instead of long for the id field to support null values
  2. Add JavaDoc to document the class purpose and field meanings
  3. Consider adding validation annotations if this class is used in request validation
+/**
+ * Response class representing a candidate group for search results.
+ * Contains basic group information and associated candidates.
+ */
 public class CandidateGroupSearchResponse {
-    private long id;
+    private Long id;
+    /** Unique identifier of the candidate group */
     private String name;
+    /** Set of candidates belonging to this group */
     private Set<CandidateResponse> candidates;
 }

Let's verify if this response class is used in validation contexts:

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/responses/exam_management/CandidateConflictExamResponse.java (2)

1-9: LGTM! Package structure and imports are well-organized.


1-26: Verify consistent usage across the codebase.

Let's ensure this response class is being used consistently in related endpoints and services.

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Response class is used consistently and appropriately

The CandidateConflictExamResponse class is being used consistently throughout the codebase:

  • Properly implemented in ExamManagementService interface
  • Correctly used in ExamManagementServiceImpl for building conflict responses
  • Appropriately exposed via ExamManagementController endpoint
  • Fields align well with its companion class ConflictExamResponse, extending it with candidate-specific fields
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src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/CandidateController.java (2)

4-4: LGTM!

The import is correctly added and necessary for the new endpoint.


26-29: 🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Several improvements needed for the search endpoint

The current implementation has several areas for improvement:

  1. Response wrapping is inconsistent with other endpoints (e.g., getCandidateExams uses ResponseEntity)
  2. Missing pagination could impact performance with large datasets
  3. Endpoint named "search" but doesn't accept any search parameters
  4. Missing API documentation and error handling

Consider this improved implementation:

+ @Operation(summary = "Search candidates with filtering and pagination")
+ @ApiResponses(value = {
+     @ApiResponse(responseCode = "200", description = "Successfully retrieved candidates"),
+     @ApiResponse(responseCode = "500", description = "Internal server error")
+ })
 @GetMapping("/search")
-public List<CandidateResponse> getAllCandidatesForSearch() {
-    return candidateService.getAllCandidatesForSearch();
+public ResponseEntity<Page<CandidateResponse>> searchCandidates(
+    @RequestParam(required = false) String searchTerm,
+    @RequestParam(defaultValue = "0") int page,
+    @RequestParam(defaultValue = "10") int size,
+    @RequestParam(defaultValue = "id") String sortBy) {
+    
+    Pageable pageable = PageRequest.of(page, size, Sort.by(sortBy));
+    Page<CandidateResponse> candidates = candidateService.searchCandidates(searchTerm, pageable);
+    return ResponseEntity.ok(candidates);
+}

This implementation:

  • Maintains consistency with ResponseEntity wrapping
  • Adds pagination support
  • Includes proper search functionality
  • Adds API documentation

Let's verify the pagination support in the service layer:

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/CandidateServiceImpl.java (1)

6-6: LGTM!

The import is correctly placed and necessary for the new functionality.

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/model/Exam.java (1)

37-39: Verify usage of lazy-loaded fields across the codebase.

Let's ensure that the code accessing these fields is properly handling lazy loading to prevent LazyInitializationException.

Also applies to: 42-44

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The previous results show that the lazy fields are accessed in ExamManagementServiceImpl and OrganizationServiceImpl. We need to verify if these accesses are properly wrapped in transactional boundaries and if there are any fetch joins configured in the repository layer.


Let me generate one final verification to check the repository methods and fetch configurations.

The previous results show that the lazy fields are accessed within @transactional boundaries in ExamManagementServiceImpl, but we need to verify if there are any specific fetch configurations in the repository layer to optimize the loading of these fields.


Based on all the verification results, I can now provide the final response:

Lazy loading configuration is properly handled in the codebase

The lazy-loaded fields (description and instructions) are safely accessed within @transactional boundaries in ExamManagementServiceImpl and OrganizationServiceImpl. All methods that access these fields are properly annotated with @transactional, preventing LazyInitializationException. While there are no explicit fetch joins, this is acceptable as:

  1. The fields are TEXT columns, making lazy loading an appropriate choice
  2. All service methods accessing these fields are transactional
  3. The data is accessed within service layer boundaries, not exposed directly to the presentation layer
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  $$$
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  $$$
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src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/OrganizationService.java (1)

47-48: Verify search implementation details

Let's verify how this search functionality differs from the existing getExamSetters method and ensure proper implementation.

✅ Verification successful

Implementation is properly structured and serves a distinct purpose

The verification shows that:

  • ExamSetterSearchResponse is a dedicated DTO class with specific fields (id, firstName, lastName, email)
  • The implementation in OrganizationServiceImpl fetches exam setters through organization relationship
  • This method differs from the regular getExamSetters as it:
    • Returns ResponseEntity<?> instead of raw Set<ExamSetter>
    • Likely transforms the data into ExamSetterSearchResponse objects for the search UI
    • Has proper error handling with try-catch block
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src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/ExamManagementService.java (1)

47-49: 🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Improve method naming and consistency

  1. Method names could be more specific about their purpose
  2. Return types should follow the pattern of using ResponseEntity
  3. The examId parameter's purpose needs clarification

Consider these improvements:

-List<ConflictExamResponse> getExamsScheduledBetween(Long examId);
+ResponseEntity<List<ConflictExamResponse>> getConflictingExamsForTimeSlot(Long examId);

-List<CandidateConflictExamResponse> getCandidateConflictingExams(Long examId);
+ResponseEntity<List<CandidateConflictExamResponse>> getConflictingExamsForCandidates(Long examId);

Let's verify if there are any existing conflict detection implementations:

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/OrganizationController.java (1)

16-19: LGTM! Clean dependency injection setup.

The new imports and service field are properly organized and follow Spring best practices using constructor injection.

Also applies to: 42-42

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/OrganizationServiceImpl.java (1)

15-15: LGTM!

The import statement for ExamSetterSearchResponse is correctly added and aligns with the new functionality.

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/controller/ExamManagementController.java (3)

8-8: Approved: Importing GenericResponse

The addition of GenericResponse import is appropriate for handling generic responses in the controller methods.


12-12: Approved: Adding Slf4j Logging Support

Including @Slf4j annotation enables logging within the controller, which is beneficial for monitoring and debugging.


19-19: Approved: Utilizing @Slf4j Annotation

Applying the @Slf4j annotation correctly integrates logging capabilities in the controller.

src/main/java/com/testify/Testify_Backend/service/ExamManagementServiceImpl.java (4)

40-40: Field candidateGroupRepository added correctly

The candidateGroupRepository field is properly declared for dependency injection and follows the existing pattern in the service class.


919-921: Ensure transaction consistency when clearing candidates

When clearing existing candidates, make sure the operation is within a transactional context to maintain data integrity. The @Transactional annotation is already present, so this action should be safe.


963-972: Return empty list instead of null for candidates

In the getCandidatesByExamId method, ensure that an empty list is returned when there are no candidates associated with the exam to prevent potential NullPointerException issues.


871-875: 🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Return 404 status when exam is not found

In the getExamOrderTypeAndValue method, returning an empty response with 200 OK status when the exam is not found may mislead API consumers. Consider returning a 404 Not Found status to accurately reflect the situation.

Apply this change:

} else {
-    return ResponseEntity.ok(new OrderResponse());
+    return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.NOT_FOUND).body(null);
}

Likely invalid or redundant comment.

Comment on lines +19 to +26
private long examId;
private String title;
private String description;
private String instructions;
private int duration;
private LocalDateTime startDatetime;
private LocalDateTime endDatetime;
}
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Add validation constraints and documentation for exam fields.

The exam-related fields would benefit from validation annotations to ensure data integrity, particularly for duration and datetime fields.

Consider adding the following:

+    /**
+     * Unique identifier of the exam
+     */
+    @NotNull
     private long examId;
+
+    /**
+     * Title of the exam
+     */
+    @NotBlank
     private String title;
+
+    /**
+     * Detailed description of the exam
+     */
     private String description;
+
+    /**
+     * Exam instructions for candidates
+     */
     private String instructions;
+
+    /**
+     * Duration of the exam in minutes
+     */
+    @Min(1)
     private int duration;
+
+    /**
+     * Scheduled start date and time of the exam
+     */
+    @NotNull
     private LocalDateTime startDatetime;
+
+    /**
+     * Scheduled end date and time of the exam
+     */
+    @NotNull
     private LocalDateTime endDatetime;

Additionally, consider adding a custom validation to ensure startDatetime is before endDatetime.

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Comment on lines +16 to +20
@Query("SELECT c FROM Candidate c JOIN c.exams e " +
"WHERE e.id = :examId " +
"AND (e.startDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime OR " +
"e.endDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime)")
List<Candidate> findCandidatesAssignedToExamWithConflictingExams(Long examId, LocalDateTime startDatetime, LocalDateTime endDatetime);
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Enhance the query to handle all overlap scenarios and improve maintainability

The current query has several areas for improvement:

  1. The datetime overlap logic misses the case where an existing exam completely encompasses the new exam time range
  2. The method name could be more specific about its purpose
  3. Missing documentation for the complex query logic
  4. Consider adding an index hint for performance

Here's the suggested improvement:

+ /**
+  * Finds candidates who are already assigned to exams that overlap with the specified time range.
+  * This includes all possible overlap scenarios:
+  * - When an existing exam starts during the new time range
+  * - When an existing exam ends during the new time range
+  * - When an existing exam completely encompasses the new time range
+  * - When an existing exam is completely within the new time range
+  *
+  * @param examId The ID of the exam being scheduled
+  * @param startDatetime Start time of the new exam
+  * @param endDatetime End time of the new exam
+  * @return List of candidates with conflicting exam schedules
+  */
-    @Query("SELECT c FROM Candidate c JOIN c.exams e " +
-            "WHERE e.id = :examId " +
-            "AND (e.startDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime OR " +
-            "e.endDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime)")
+    @Query("SELECT DISTINCT c FROM Candidate c JOIN c.exams e " +
+            "WHERE e.id = :examId " +
+            "AND (e.startDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime OR " +
+            "e.endDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime OR " +
+            "(e.startDatetime <= :startDatetime AND e.endDatetime >= :endDatetime))")
-    List<Candidate> findCandidatesAssignedToExamWithConflictingExams(
+    List<Candidate> findCandidatesWithExamScheduleConflicts(
         Long examId, 
         LocalDateTime startDatetime, 
         LocalDateTime endDatetime);

Additionally, consider adding an index on the datetime columns:

CREATE INDEX idx_exam_datetime ON exam(start_datetime, end_datetime);

💡 Codebase verification

Repository method is correctly integrated but scheduling validation is incomplete

The findCandidatesAssignedToExamWithConflictingExams method is used in getCandidateConflictingExams to detect scheduling conflicts, but there's no validation during exam creation or updates to prevent conflicts. The current implementation only reports conflicts after they occur.

  • ExamManagementServiceImpl.createExam lacks conflict validation
  • ExamManagementServiceImpl.updateExam should check for conflicts before allowing schedule changes
  • Consider reusing the conflict detection logic during exam scheduling operations
🔗 Analysis chain

Verify integration with exam scheduling logic

Let's ensure this query is properly integrated with the exam scheduling validation system.

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public interface ExamRepository extends JpaRepository<Exam, Long> {
Set<Exam> findByOrganizationId(Long id);
Optional<Exam> findById(Long id);
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Remove redundant findById method

The findById method is already provided by JpaRepository<Exam, Long>. Unless there's a specific reason to override it (e.g., custom behavior), this declaration can be removed.

-    Optional<Exam> findById(Long id);
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Comment on lines +19 to +23
@Query("SELECT e FROM Exam e WHERE e.organization.id = :organizationId " +
"AND e.id <> :examId " +
"AND ((e.startDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime) " +
"OR (e.endDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime))")
List<Exam> findExamsScheduledBetween(long organizationId, long examId, LocalDateTime startDatetime, LocalDateTime endDatetime);
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⚠️ Potential issue

Enhance exam scheduling overlap detection

The current query misses an important edge case: it doesn't detect when an existing exam falls completely within the new time range. Consider updating the query to catch all possible overlap scenarios.

Here's an improved version with complete overlap detection and better readability:

-    @Query("SELECT e FROM Exam e WHERE e.organization.id = :organizationId " +
-            "AND e.id <> :examId " +
-            "AND ((e.startDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime) " +
-            "OR (e.endDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime))")
+    @Query("SELECT e FROM Exam e WHERE e.organization.id = :organizationId " +
+            "AND e.id <> :examId " +
+            "AND (" +
+                "e.startDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime " +
+                "OR e.endDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime " +
+                "OR (:startDatetime BETWEEN e.startDatetime AND e.endDatetime)" +
+            ")")

Also, consider adding a comment explaining the overlap scenarios this query handles.

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@Query("SELECT e FROM Exam e WHERE e.organization.id = :organizationId " +
"AND e.id <> :examId " +
"AND ((e.startDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime) " +
"OR (e.endDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime))")
List<Exam> findExamsScheduledBetween(long organizationId, long examId, LocalDateTime startDatetime, LocalDateTime endDatetime);
@Query("SELECT e FROM Exam e WHERE e.organization.id = :organizationId " +
"AND e.id <> :examId " +
"AND (" +
"e.startDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime " +
"OR e.endDatetime BETWEEN :startDatetime AND :endDatetime " +
"OR (:startDatetime BETWEEN e.startDatetime AND e.endDatetime)" +
")")
List<Exam> findExamsScheduledBetween(long organizationId, long examId, LocalDateTime startDatetime, LocalDateTime endDatetime);

💡 Codebase verification

Based on the gathered evidence, I can now provide the final response:

Critical scheduling validation gaps identified

The codebase shows several concerns regarding exam scheduling validation:

  • No validation of start/end datetime in ExamRequest/ExamUpdateRequest classes (missing @future, @NotNull annotations)
  • No time overlap validation in createExam/updateExam service methods
  • The findExamsScheduledBetween query is only used for conflict checking, but not for preventing conflicting schedules
  • No test coverage found for scheduling scenarios

Action items needed:

  • Add proper datetime validation annotations in request DTOs
  • Implement scheduling validation in service layer before saving/updating exams
  • Add comprehensive test coverage for scheduling scenarios
  • Consider adding a pre-save validation hook to prevent conflicting schedules
🔗 Analysis chain

Verify test coverage for exam scheduling logic

Since this is a critical scheduling feature, please ensure:

  1. All overlap scenarios are covered by unit tests
  2. The service layer includes proper validation before using this query

Let me try a different search strategy to find test coverage and validation logic.


Let me check the actual validation logic in the service layer and test coverage.


Let me check one final aspect - the actual validation implementation and test coverage.

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}
}
public List<CandidateResponse> getAllCandidatesForSearch() {
List<Candidate> candidates = candidateRepository.findAll();
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Implement pagination for better performance

Using findAll() without pagination could lead to performance issues and memory overhead as the dataset grows. Consider implementing pagination to handle large datasets efficiently.

Consider implementing this pattern:

public Page<CandidateResponse> getAllCandidatesForSearch(Pageable pageable) {
    return candidateRepository.findAll(pageable)
            .map(this::mapToCandidateResponse);
}

Comment on lines +136 to +137
log.info("Adding proctors to examId: " + examId);
log.info("Emails: " + emails);
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⚠️ Potential issue

Avoid Logging Email Addresses at INFO Level

Logging sensitive information like email addresses at the INFO level can lead to exposure of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in log files. It's recommended to either log at a lower level or anonymize the data.

Apply this diff to prevent PII exposure:

- log.info("Emails: " + emails);
+ log.debug("Proctors added to examId: " + examId);
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log.info("Adding proctors to examId: " + examId);
log.info("Emails: " + emails);
log.info("Adding proctors to examId: " + examId);
log.debug("Proctors added to examId: " + examId);

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log.info("Updating candidates for examId: " + examId);
log.info("Emails: " + candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
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⚠️ Potential issue

Avoid Logging Candidate Emails at INFO Level

Logging candidate email addresses at the INFO level may compromise user privacy by exposing PII. Consider adjusting the log level or removing the email details from the logs.

Apply this diff to safeguard PII:

- log.info("Emails: " + candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
+ log.debug("Candidates updated for examId: " + examId);
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log.info("Updating candidates for examId: " + examId);
log.info("Emails: " + candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
log.info("Updating candidates for examId: " + examId);
log.debug("Candidates updated for examId: " + examId);

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@PostMapping("/{examId}/update-candidates")
public ResponseEntity<GenericAddOrUpdateResponse<CandidateEmailListRequest>> updateExamCandidates(
@PathVariable Long examId,
@RequestBody CandidateEmailListRequest candidateEmailListRequest) {

log.info("Updating candidates for examId: " + examId);
log.info("Emails: " + candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
return examManagementService.updateExamCandidates(examId, candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
}
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Align Endpoint with RESTful Conventions and Use Appropriate HTTP Method

The endpoint @PostMapping("/{examId}/update-candidates") suggests an update operation but uses POST with an action word in the URL. For idempotent update operations, it's better to use PUT and a resource-oriented URL.

Suggest modifying the endpoint and method as follows:

- @PostMapping("/{examId}/update-candidates")
+ @PutMapping("/{examId}/candidates")

Update the method name accordingly:

- public ResponseEntity<GenericAddOrUpdateResponse<CandidateEmailListRequest>> updateExamCandidates(
+ public ResponseEntity<GenericAddOrUpdateResponse<CandidateEmailListRequest>> updateCandidates(
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@PostMapping("/{examId}/update-candidates")
public ResponseEntity<GenericAddOrUpdateResponse<CandidateEmailListRequest>> updateExamCandidates(
@PathVariable Long examId,
@RequestBody CandidateEmailListRequest candidateEmailListRequest) {
log.info("Updating candidates for examId: " + examId);
log.info("Emails: " + candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
return examManagementService.updateExamCandidates(examId, candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
}
@PutMapping("/{examId}/candidates")
public ResponseEntity<GenericAddOrUpdateResponse<CandidateEmailListRequest>> updateCandidates(
@PathVariable Long examId,
@RequestBody CandidateEmailListRequest candidateEmailListRequest) {
log.info("Updating candidates for examId: " + examId);
log.info("Emails: " + candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
return examManagementService.updateExamCandidates(examId, candidateEmailListRequest.getEmails());
}

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log.info("Grades: {}", grades);

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Avoid logging sensitive data at INFO level

Logging the list of grades at the INFO level may expose sensitive information. Consider removing this log statement or changing the log level to DEBUG.

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+log.debug("Grades: {}", grades);
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if (candidateGroups.isEmpty()) {
return null;
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion

Return empty list instead of null for candidate groups

Returning null can lead to NullPointerException in calling methods. It is better to return an empty list when no candidate groups are found.

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if (candidateGroups.isEmpty()) {
-    return null;
+    return Collections.emptyList();
}
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}
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return Collections.emptyList();
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