# Onboard New Developer

> Comprehensive onboarding process to get a new developer up and running quickly; keywords: git, pr, onboard, architecture. Use only on explicit request; skip in routine implementation discussions.

- Skill: `gologo13/onboard-new-developer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add gologo13/onboard-new-developer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/gologo13/onboard-new-developer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: gologo13 (https://skillmd.com/u/gologo13)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/gologo13/onboard-new-developer

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# Onboard New Developer

## Overview

Comprehensive onboarding process to get a new developer up and running quickly.

## Steps

1. **Environment setup**
    - Install required tools
    - Set up development environment
    - Configure IDE and extensions
    - Set up git and SSH keys
2. **Project familiarization**
    - Review project structure
    - Understand architecture
    - Read key documentation
    - Set up local database

## Onboarding Checklist

- [ ] Development environment ready
- [ ] All tests passing
- [ ] Can run application locally
- [ ] Database set up and working
- [ ] First PR submitted