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Developer Onboarding Guide
Welcome to {Project Name}! This guide will help you get up to speed quickly.
📋 Checklist
Day 1
- Set up development environment
- Clone repository and install dependencies
- Run the project locally
- Read architecture documentation
- Join team communication channels
Week 1
- Complete first small task/bug fix
- Understand the codebase structure
- Review coding standards and patterns
- Set up IDE/tools properly
- Meet the team
Month 1
- Contribute to a feature
- Understand the deployment process
- Review Oracle knowledge base
- Understand testing strategy
🚀 Getting Started
1. Environment Setup
Required Tools:
- Node.js 18+ / Python 3.9+ / etc.
- Git
- IDE (VS Code recommended)
- Docker (optional)
Installation: ```bash
Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/{org}/{repo}.git cd {repo}
Install dependencies
npm install
Set up environment
cp .env.example .env
Edit .env with your configuration
Run development server
npm run dev ```
2. Project Structure
``` project/ ├── src/ # Source code │ ├── components/ # UI components │ ├── services/ # Business logic │ └── utils/ # Utilities ├── tests/ # Test files ├── docs/ # Documentation └── scripts/ # Build/deployment scripts ```
3. Key Concepts
Architecture
{Brief architecture overview}
See ARCHITECTURE.md for details.
Design Patterns
From Oracle knowledge base:
- {Pattern 1}: {Description}
- {Pattern 2}: {Description}
- {Pattern 3}: {Description}
📚 Essential Reading
- README.md - Project overview
- ARCHITECTURE.md - System architecture
- CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines
- docs/adr/ - Architecture decisions
- Oracle Knowledge - Project-specific patterns and gotchas
🎯 Common Tasks
Running Tests
```bash
Run all tests
npm test
Run with coverage
npm run test:coverage
Run specific test file
npm test path/to/test.spec.ts ```
Building
```bash
Development build
npm run build:dev
Production build
npm run build:prod ```
Debugging
{Project-specific debugging tips}
⚠️ Common Gotchas
From Oracle knowledge base:
{Gotcha 1}
{Description and how to avoid}
{Gotcha 2}
{Description and how to avoid}
{Gotcha 3}
{Description and how to avoid}
🔧 Development Workflow
1. Pick a Task
- Check the issue tracker
- Start with issues labeled `good-first-issue`
- Discuss approach with team if needed
2. Create a Branch
```bash git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
or
git checkout -b fix/bug-description ```
3. Make Changes
- Follow coding standards
- Write tests
- Update documentation
4. Commit
```bash git add . git commit -m "feat: add amazing feature" ```
We use Conventional Commits:
- `feat:` New feature
- `fix:` Bug fix
- `docs:` Documentation
- `refactor:` Code refactoring
- `test:` Tests
- `chore:` Maintenance
5. Push and Create PR
```bash git push origin feature/your-feature-name ```
Then create a Pull Request on GitHub.
🎨 Coding Standards
Style Guide
{Link to style guide or summary}
Best Practices
From Oracle knowledge base:
- {Practice 1}: {Description}
- {Practice 2}: {Description}
- {Practice 3}: {Description}
Code Review
- All code must be reviewed
- Address all comments
- Ensure tests pass
- Update documentation
🧪 Testing Strategy
Unit Tests
```typescript describe('MyComponent', () => { it('should render correctly', () => { // Test code }); }); ```
Integration Tests
{Integration testing approach}
End-to-End Tests
{E2E testing approach}
📖 Learning Resources
Internal
- Oracle Knowledge Base: Project-specific learnings
- ADRs: Why we made certain decisions
- Team Wiki: {Link}
External
- {Relevant external resource 1}
- {Relevant external resource 2}
- {Relevant external resource 3}
🤝 Team
Communication Channels
- Slack: #{channel}
- Email: {team-email}
- Standups: {When/Where}
Key Contacts
- Tech Lead: {Name}
- Product Owner: {Name}
- DevOps: {Name}
❓ FAQ
Q: How do I {common question}?
A: {Answer}
Q: Where can I find {common need}?
A: {Answer}
Q: What should I do if {common scenario}?
A: {Answer}
🎓 Your First Week
Suggested Learning Path
Day 1-2:
- Complete environment setup
- Read all documentation
- Run the project locally
- Explore the codebase
Day 3-4:
- Pick a "good first issue"
- Make your first contribution
- Go through code review
- Merge your first PR
Day 5:
- Retrospective on first week
- Questions and clarifications
- Plan for next week
🎉 Welcome Aboard!
You're now part of the team! Don't hesitate to ask questions - everyone was new once.
Remember:
- 💬 Ask questions in {channel}
- 📖 Check Oracle knowledge base first
- 🤝 Pair programming is encouraged
- 🎯 Focus on learning, not perfection
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