📦 What's Been Created - Summary¶

This document summarizes the comprehensive onboarding materials created for weDevs developer onboarding.

Overview¶

A complete 6-week onboarding program for developers has been created, covering:

Programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL)
Operating system basics
Web fundamentals
Development environment setup
Practical projects
Code review processes

Repository Structure¶

developer-onboarding/
│
├── 📘 README.md                          # Repository overview
├── 🚀 QUICK-START.md                     # Quick start guide (START HERE!)
├── 📖 ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md                # Main comprehensive guide
├── ✅ PROGRESS-CHECKLIST.md              # Track your progress
├── 🔗 COURSE-LINKS.md                    # Learning resources and external courses
├── 📄 SUMMARY.md                         # This file
├── 🐛 debuging.md                        # Debugging configuration
│
├── 💻 programming-languages/
│   ├── dev-environment.md                # Setup instructions
│   ├── html-css.md                        # HTML & CSS resources
│   ├── javascript.md                     # JavaScript resources
│   └── php-mysql.md                       # PHP & MySQL resources
│
├── 🖥️ operating-system/
│   └── os-fundamentals.md                # CLI, processes, scripting
│
└── 🌐 web-fundamentals/
    └── web-basics.md                     # DNS, HTTP, servers, security

Document Guide¶

Core Documents¶

1. QUICK-START.md 🚀¶

Purpose: Your first stop! Quick overview and motivation
Who it's for: New developers starting onboarding
What's inside:

TL;DR summary
6-week journey map
Daily routine suggestions
Success tips
FAQ

Start here if you want: A high-level overview and quick start

2. ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md 📖¶

Purpose: The main comprehensive roadmap
Who it's for: Everyone going through onboarding
What's inside:

Week-by-week breakdown
Day-by-day tasks and objectives
Learning resources for each topic
Exercises and practice problems
Quiz links
Project requirements
Assessment criteria

Read this for: Step-by-step instructions for the entire program

Structure:

Week 1: Introduction & Setup
Week 2: Programming Languages Fundamentals
Week 3: Operating System Basics
Week 4: Web Fundamentals
Week 5-6: Practical Projects & Code Review
Ongoing: Continuous Learning

3. PROGRESS-CHECKLIST.md ✅¶

Purpose: Track your daily progress
Who it's for: Learners and mentors
What's inside:

Week-by-week checkboxes
Task completion tracking
Note-taking spaces
Skills self-assessment
Mentor evaluation form
Completion certificate
Feedback form

Use this to: Check off completed tasks and track progress

4. COURSE-LINKS.md¶

Purpose: Curated learning resources and external courses
Who it's for: Anyone needing quick reference to learning materials
What's inside:

Learning resource links
External tutorial references
Course structure overview
Estimated time to complete
Learning objectives

Use this for: Quick access to learning resources

5. README.md 📘¶

Purpose: Repository overview and navigation
Who it's for: Anyone first viewing the repository
What's inside:

Repository structure
Quick links to all documents
Getting started instructions
Tips for success
External resources
Support information

Read this for: Understanding the repository organization

Topic-Specific Documents¶

Programming Languages Directory 💻¶

html-css.md¶

HTML5 tutorials and references
CSS3 guides and best practices
Flexbox and Grid resources
BEM methodology
Interactive games (Flexbox Froggy, CSS Grid Garden)
Practice exercises
Quiz link

javascript.md¶

JavaScript fundamentals
ES6+ features
Clean code concepts
Practice problems (Array Sum, Type Coercion)
Exploration topics (closures, event loop)
Quiz link

php-mysql.md¶

PHP 8 tutorials
Clean code PHP concepts
MySQL database tutorials
Debug exercises (Log Function, Email Validation)
Exploration topics (sessions, PDO vs mysqli)
Quiz link

dev-environment.md¶

Required software installation list
Laravel Herd
MySQL
Node.js & NVM

Operating System Basics Directory 🖥️¶

os-fundamentals.md¶

Comprehensive coverage of:

CLI Essentials
Navigation commands
File operations
Search and filter
Pipes and redirection
Practical examples
Process Management
Understanding processes
Process control commands
Signals (SIGTERM, SIGKILL, etc.)
Process priority
Background/daemon processes
File System & Permissions
File system hierarchy
Permission format and values
chmod, chown commands
Special permissions
System Monitoring
Disk usage (df, du)
Memory usage (free, vmstat)
CPU and load (top, htop)
Network commands
System information
Shell Scripting
Creating scripts
Variables
Conditionals
Loops
Functions
Practical examples
Cron Jobs
Crontab format
Scheduling tasks
Managing cron jobs

Web Fundamentals Directory 🌐¶

web-basics.md¶

Comprehensive coverage of:

How the Web Works
Client-server architecture
Request-response cycle
What happens when you visit a website
DNS (Domain Name System)
DNS hierarchy
Record types (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS)
DNS resolution process
DNS commands (dig, nslookup)
HTTP/HTTPS Protocols
HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE)
HTTP status codes (1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx, 5xx)
HTTP headers
HTTPS and TLS/SSL
Web Servers
Apache HTTP Server
Nginx
Virtual hosts
Reverse proxy
.htaccess configuration
Browser Rendering
Rendering engines
Critical Rendering Path
DOM and CSSOM
Render blocking
Browser caching
Developer tools
Email Systems
SMTP, POP3, IMAP protocols
Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Sending email from PHP
Web Security
OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
SQL Injection prevention
XSS protection
CSRF protection
Security headers
CORS
Input validation

Debugging Document 🐛¶

debuging.md (existing)¶

WordPress debugging plugins
PHP Debug configuration for VSCode
Xdebug setup with Laravel Herd
Launch.json configuration

🎓 Learning Path¶

For New Developers¶

Start
  ↓
1. Read QUICK-START.md
  ↓
2. Read README.md
  ↓
3. Follow ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md (Week 1)
  ↓
4. Use PROGRESS-CHECKLIST.md to track
  ↓
5. Reference topic-specific docs as needed
  ↓
6. Complete quizzes via COURSE-LINKS.md
  ↓
7. Build projects (Weeks 5-6)
  ↓
Complete!

For Mentors¶

Start
  ↓
1. Review ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md
  ↓
2. Customize PROGRESS-CHECKLIST.md
  ↓
3. Share QUICK-START.md with mentee
  ↓
4. Schedule regular check-ins
  ↓
5. Review progress via PROGRESS-CHECKLIST.md
  ↓
6. Provide code review feedback
  ↓
7. Complete final evaluation

Content Statistics¶

Total Documents Created¶

7 main guides
7 topic-specific documents
3 directories organized by topic

Content Coverage¶

Programming Languages: 4 documents
Operating System: 1 comprehensive document
Web Technologies: 1 comprehensive document
Development Tools: 1 document
Debugging: 1 document

Total Learning Time¶

Course materials: 26-34 hours
Practice & exercises: 40-60 hours
Projects: 40-60 hours
Total: 100-150 hours (6 weeks full-time)

Key Features¶

Comprehensive Coverage¶

Comprehensive coverage of web development fundamentals
Extended with practical examples
Real-world scenarios

Structured Learning Path¶

Week-by-week progression
Day-by-day tasks
Clear objectives

Progress Tracking¶

Checkboxes for every task
Self-assessment tools
Mentor evaluation forms

Practical Focus¶

Hands-on exercises
Practice problems
Real projects
Code reviews

Resource Rich¶

Direct links to tutorials
Code examples
Command references
Best practices

Support Systems¶

Mentor guidance structure
Peer learning suggestions
Help resources
FAQ sections

Learning Outcomes¶

After completing this onboarding program, developers will be able to:

Technical Skills¶

✅ Write semantic HTML and modern CSS
✅ Create interactive JavaScript applications
✅ Build PHP/MySQL database-driven apps
✅ Use command-line effectively
✅ Understand web protocols and architecture
✅ Implement security best practices
✅ Debug code effectively

Professional Skills¶

✅ Use version control (Git)
✅ Write clean, maintainable code
✅ Participate in code reviews
✅ Document code and processes
✅ Collaborate with team members
✅ Problem-solve independently

Knowledge Areas¶

✅ Client-server architecture
✅ HTTP/HTTPS protocols
✅ DNS and web servers
✅ Browser rendering
✅ Operating system fundamentals
✅ Database design
✅ Security principles

How to Use This Repository¶

For Individual Learners¶

Start with QUICK-START.md
Follow ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md week by week
Use PROGRESS-CHECKLIST.md to track progress
Reference topic docs as needed
Complete all quizzes and projects

For Teams¶

Customize ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md for your needs
Add company-specific tools and processes
Assign mentors
Track progress using PROGRESS-CHECKLIST.md
Schedule regular reviews

For Mentors¶

Review all materials beforehand
Customize timeline if needed
Schedule regular check-ins
Provide feedback on exercises
Review projects thoroughly
Complete evaluation forms

Customization¶

This repository can be customized by:

Adding Content¶

Company-specific coding standards
Internal tools documentation
Project-specific requirements
Team workflows

Modifying Timeline¶

Extend for part-time learning
Compress for experienced developers
Add additional weeks for deep dives

Adjusting Difficulty¶

Add advanced topics
Include framework training
Incorporate DevOps practices

📈 Success Metrics¶

Track success using:

Quiz scores (target: 70%+)
Project completion
Code review feedback
Mentor evaluations
Self-assessment scores
Time to complete tasks

External Dependencies¶

Third-Party Resources¶

MDN Web Docs
W3Schools
Interactive games (Flexbox Froggy, CSS Grid Garden)
GitHub repositories (Clean Code examples)

Notes for Repository Maintainers¶

Regular Updates Needed¶

Check external resources for updates
Update software versions (PHP, MySQL, Node)
Refresh external links
Update best practices

Quality Checks¶

Verify all links work
Test code examples
Review for accuracy
Update screenshots if needed

Continuous Improvement¶

Collect feedback from learners
Update based on common questions
Add clarifications where needed
Include new resources

Completion¶

What You've Built¶

A comprehensive, production-ready onboarding program that includes: - ✅ Clear learning path - ✅ Detailed instructions - ✅ Progress tracking - ✅ Assessment tools - ✅ Support structure - ✅ All resources in one place

Ready to Use¶

This repository is immediately usable for: - Onboarding new developers - Self-directed learning - Team training programs - Bootcamp curriculum

📧 Feedback & Improvements¶

To improve this onboarding program:

Collect feedback from learners
Track common pain points
Monitor completion rates
Review quiz results
Analyze project quality
Update content regularly

Acknowledgments¶

Based on:

Industry best practices
Clean code principles
Real-world development experience

This onboarding program is ready to use! 🚀

Start onboarding: Share QUICK-START.md with new developers
Track progress: Use PROGRESS-CHECKLIST.md
Get details: Reference ONBOARDING-GUIDE.md

Created: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025