Developer Onboarding Program¶

Welcome to the comprehensive onboarding program for developers! This repository contains a structured, step-by-step guide to help new developers build a solid foundation in software engineering principles.

Program Overview¶

This onboarding program covers essential topics that every developer should master.

Repository Structure¶

Developer-onboarding/
├── README.md                          # You are here
├── ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md               # Main comprehensive guide (START HERE!)
├── debuging.md                        # Debugging tools and configuration
├── programming-languages/             # Programming fundamentals
│   ├── dev-environment.md            # Development environment setup
│   ├── html-css.md                    # HTML & CSS resources
│   ├── javascript.md                 # JavaScript resources
│   └── php-mysql.md                   # PHP & MySQL resources
├── operating-system/          # OS fundamentals
│   └── os-fundamentals.md            # CLI, processes, system monitoring
└── web-fundamentals/                 # Web technologies
    └── web-basics.md                 # DNS, HTTP, servers, security

Getting Started¶

Step 1: Read the Main Guide¶

Start with ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md - This is your roadmap for the next 6 weeks!

Step 2: Follow the Weekly Schedule¶

The onboarding is structured as a 6-week program:

Week 1: Introduction & Development Environment Setup
Week 2: Programming Languages (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL)
Week 3: Operating System Basics
Week 4: Web Fundamentals
Week 5-6: Practical Projects & Code Review

Step 3: Complete Exercises and Quizzes¶

Each section includes:

✅ Hands-on exercises
✅ Practice problems
✅ Quiz questions
✅ Real-world projects

Quick Links¶

Core Resources¶

Programming Languages¶

Operating System¶

OS Fundamentals
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Process Management
File Permissions
Shell Scripting

Web Technologies¶

Web Basics
How the Web Works
DNS & HTTP/HTTPS
Web Servers
Browser Rendering
Email Systems
Web Security

Learning Path¶

Prerequisites¶

Basic computer literacy
Willingness to learn
Curiosity and persistence

What You'll Learn¶

Programming Fundamentals
HTML5 & CSS3
Modern JavaScript (ES6+)
PHP 8 & MySQL
Development Tools
Git version control
IDEs and code editors
Debugging tools
Command-line proficiency
Operating Systems
CLI operations
Process management
Shell scripting
System monitoring
Web Technologies
Client-server architecture
HTTP/HTTPS protocols
DNS and web servers
Browser rendering
Web security
Professional Skills
Code review practices
Clean code principles
Problem-solving
Documentation
Collaboration

Required Software¶

Essential Tools¶

Laravel Herd - Local PHP development environment
MySQL/MariaDB - Database management
Node.js & NVM - JavaScript runtime
Git - Version control
Code Editor - VSCode or PhpStorm recommended

WordPress Debugging Plugins¶

User Switching
Query Monitor
WP Crontrol
WP Console
WP Mail Logging

See dev-environment.md and debuging.md for detailed setup instructions.

Assessment & Certification¶

Weekly Quizzes¶

Complete quizzes at the end of each module to test your knowledge and track progress.

Final Project¶

Build a complete web application demonstrating: - Full-stack development skills - Clean code practices - Security implementation - Responsive design - Database integration - Version control usage - Documentation

Completion Criteria¶

✅ All weekly modules completed
✅ All quizzes passed (70% minimum)
✅ Final project approved
✅ Code reviews completed
✅ Mentor sign-off

Tips for Success¶

Follow the Schedule - The program is designed to build knowledge progressively
Practice Daily - Coding is a skill that improves with consistent practice
Ask Questions - No question is too small or silly
Read Code - Learn from examples in the codebase
Take Notes - Document your learnings for future reference
Be Patient - Learning takes time, don't rush
Collaborate - Work with teammates, pair program
Stay Curious - Explore beyond the curriculum

Getting Help¶

When You're Stuck¶

Search first: Google, Stack Overflow, documentation
Debug: Use browser dev tools and debugger
Ask your mentor: Schedule time with assigned mentor
Team chat: Post questions in team channels
Pair programming: Work with a teammate

Support Resources¶

Team Slack/Discord channel
Weekly mentor meetings
Peer study groups
Official documentation
Online communities

External Resources¶

Documentation¶

Learning Platforms¶

Communities¶

Timeline¶

Week-by-Week Breakdown¶

Week	Focus Area	Key Topics
Week 1	Setup & Introduction	Company intro, tool setup, Git basics
Week 2	Programming Languages	HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL
Week 3	Operating Systems	CLI, processes, shell scripting
Week 4	Web Fundamentals	DNS, HTTP, servers, security
Week 5	Practical Projects	Build responsive website
Week 6	Final Project	PHP/MySQL application, code review

Daily Commitment¶

2-3 hours of study and practice
1-2 hours of hands-on coding
30 minutes of reading/research

What's Next?¶

After completing this onboarding program, you'll be ready to: - Contribute to team projects - Build full-stack web applications - Debug and troubleshoot effectively - Collaborate using Git - Follow industry best practices - Continue learning independently

License¶

This onboarding material is for internal use. Please respect any third-party resources and their respective licenses.

Ready to Begin?¶

Start your journey here: ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md

Good luck, and welcome to the team!

Last updated: October 2025