onboarding

id	SKL-onboarding-ONBOARDING
name	Onboarding
description	Developer onboarding is the process of helping new team members become productive quickly. Effective onboarding includes clear documentation, mentorship, hands-on tasks, and a structured program that
version	1.0.0
status	active
owner	@cerebra-team
last_updated	2026-02-22
category	Backend
tags	["api","backend","server","database"]
stack	["Python","Node.js","REST API","GraphQL"]
difficulty	Intermediate

Onboarding

Skill Profile

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• DevOps
• Backend
• Frontend
• AI-RAG
• Security Critical

Overview

Developer onboarding is the process of helping new team members become productive quickly. Effective onboarding includes clear documentation, mentorship, hands-on tasks, and a structured program that reduces time-to-productivity and improves retention.

Why This Matters

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Core Concepts & Rules

1. Core Principles

• Follow established patterns and conventions
• Maintain consistency across codebase
• Document decisions and trade-offs

2. Implementation Guidelines

• Start with the simplest viable solution
• Iterate based on feedback and requirements
• Test thoroughly before deployment

Inputs / Outputs / Contracts

• Inputs:
  • <e.g., env vars, request payload, file paths, schema>
• Entry Conditions:
  • <Pre-requisites: e.g., Repo initialized, DB running, specific branch checked out>
• Outputs:
  • <e.g., artifacts (PR diff, docs, tests, dashboard JSON)>
• Artifacts Required (Deliverables):
  • <e.g., Code Diff, Unit Tests, Migration Script, API Docs>
• Acceptance Evidence:
  • <e.g., Test Report (screenshot/log), Benchmark Result, Security Scan Report>
• Success Criteria:
  • <e.g., p95 < 300ms, coverage ≥ 80%>

Skill Composition

• Depends on: None
• Compatible with: None
• Conflicts with: None