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Onboarding Standards for New Team Members

Overview

Comprehensive technical standards and requirements for new developers joining AzmX engineering teams. These standards ensure consistent code quality and development practices across all roles.

Universal Standards (All Developers)

Code Quality Requirements

graph LR
    A[New Developer] --> B[Code Quality Training]
    B --> C[SOLID Principles Mastery]
    C --> D[Clean Code Practices]
    D --> E[Testing Standards]
    E --> F[Code Review Process]
    F --> G[Quality Gate Certification]

Essential Skills Checklist

  • [ ] Git Proficiency: Branching, merging, PR workflow
  • [ ] Code Review: Giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • [ ] Testing: Unit testing, integration testing concepts
  • [ ] Documentation: Clear comments, README files, API docs
  • [ ] SOLID Principles: Understanding and application
  • [ ] Clean Code: Naming conventions, function design, structure

Quality Metrics Standards

  • Code Coverage: Minimum 80% for new code
  • SonarQube Score: Minimum 85% quality gate
  • Code Review: All code must be reviewed before merge
  • Documentation: Public APIs and complex logic must be documented

Development Environment Setup

# Required Tools for All Developers
- Git (version control)
- IDE/Editor with team configuration
- Docker (containerization)
- Required language runtime
- Testing framework
- Linting tools
- Code formatter

Frontend Developer Standards

Technical Requirements

graph TD
    FS[Frontend Standards]

    FS --> RT["React/TypeScript"]
    FS --> T[Testing]
    FS --> S[Styling]
    FS --> P[Performance]

    RT --> CA[Component Architecture]
    RT --> PSM["Props/State Management"]
    RT --> HP[Hooks Proficiency]
    RT --> TT[TypeScript Types]

    T --> JU[Jest Unit Tests]
    T --> RTL[React Testing Library]
    T --> CT[Component Testing]
    T --> E2E[E2E Testing Basics]

    S --> CIJ["CSS-in-JS"]
    S --> RD[Responsive Design]
    S --> A[Accessibility]
    S --> DS[Design System]

    P --> BO[Bundle Optimization]
    P --> LL[Lazy Loading]
    P --> CWV[Core Web Vitals]
    P --> CS[Caching Strategies]

Core Competencies

  • [ ] React 18+: Functional components, hooks, context
  • [ ] TypeScript: Type definitions, interfaces, generics
  • [ ] Component Testing: React Testing Library, Jest
  • [ ] Styling: CSS-in-JS, responsive design principles
  • [ ] State Management: Context API, props drilling solutions
  • [ ] Performance: Bundle analysis, optimization techniques

Code Standards

// Example: Component structure standard
interface ButtonProps {
  variant: 'primary' | 'secondary' | 'danger';
  size: 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg';
  disabled?: boolean;
  onClick: (event: React.MouseEvent) => void;
  children: React.ReactNode;
}

export const Button: React.FC<ButtonProps> = ({
  variant,
  size,
  disabled = false,
  onClick,
  children,
}) => {
  // Implementation with proper error handling
  // Accessibility attributes
  // Performance considerations
};

Onboarding Tasks (Week 1-2)

  1. Environment Setup: Local development with hot reload
  2. Component Creation: Build 3 reusable components with tests
  3. Integration: Connect components to mock API data
  4. Code Review: Participate in 5 PR reviews
  5. Performance Audit: Run Lighthouse audit on sample page

Backend Developer Standards

Technical Requirements

graph TD
    BS[Backend Standards]

    BS --> API[API Design]
    BS --> DB[Database]
    BS --> SEC[Security]
    BS --> PERF[Performance]

    API --> RP[RESTful Principles]
    API --> OD[OpenAPI Documentation]
    API --> EH[Error Handling]
    API --> V[Validation]

    DB --> QO[Query Optimization]
    DB --> MS[Migration Scripts]
    DB --> DM[Data Modeling]
    DB --> IS[Indexing Strategy]

    SEC --> AUTH[Authentication]
    SEC --> AUTHZ[Authorization]
    SEC --> INS[Input Sanitization]
    SEC --> OG[OWASP Guidelines]

    PERF --> CS[Caching Strategies]
    PERF --> QO2[Query Optimization]
    PERF --> LT[Load Testing]
    PERF --> MON[Monitoring]

Core Competencies

  • [ ] Python 3.11+: Advanced features, type hints
  • [ ] Django/FastAPI: Framework-specific patterns
  • [ ] Database Design: PostgreSQL, query optimization
  • [ ] API Design: RESTful principles, OpenAPI specs
  • [ ] Testing: Unit, integration, and API tests
  • [ ] Security: Authentication, authorization, data protection

Code Standards

# Example: API endpoint standard
from typing import List, Optional
from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status
from .models import User, UserCreate, UserResponse
from .services import UserService

router = APIRouter()

@router.post("/users/",
            response_model=UserResponse,
            status_code=status.HTTP_201_CREATED,
            responses={400: {"description": "Validation Error"}})
async def create_user(
    user_data: UserCreate,
    user_service: UserService = Depends(get_user_service)
) -> UserResponse:
    """
    Create a new user with proper validation and error handling.

    - **user_data**: User creation data
    - **Returns**: Created user information
    """
    try:
        user = await user_service.create_user(user_data)
        return UserResponse.from_orm(user)
    except ValueError as e:
        raise HTTPException(
            status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
            detail=str(e)
        )

Onboarding Tasks (Week 1-2)

  1. API Development: Create CRUD endpoints with full documentation
  2. Database Integration: Design and implement data models
  3. Testing Suite: Write unit and integration tests (>80% coverage)
  4. Security Implementation: Add authentication to endpoints
  5. Performance Testing: Load test API endpoints

Full-Stack Developer Standards

Technical Requirements

  • Frontend Skills: All frontend standards apply
  • Backend Skills: All backend standards apply
  • Integration: API design and consumption
  • DevOps Basics: Deployment, containerization

Additional Competencies

  • [ ] End-to-End Development: Feature implementation across stack
  • [ ] API Integration: Consuming and designing APIs
  • [ ] State Management: Complex application state handling
  • [ ] Performance Optimization: Full-stack performance considerations

Onboarding Tasks (Week 1-3)

  1. Full Feature: Implement complete feature (frontend + backend)
  2. API Design: Design and document API for frontend consumption
  3. Integration Testing: End-to-end testing setup
  4. Deployment: Deploy feature to staging environment

Mobile Developer Standards

Technical Requirements

graph TD
    MS[Mobile Standards]

    MS --> RN[React Native]
    MS --> NI[Native Integration]
    MS --> TEST[Testing]
    MS --> DEP[Deployment]

    RN --> NAV[Navigation]
    RN --> SM[State Management]
    RN --> PD[Platform Differences]
    RN --> PERF[Performance]

    NI --> DA[Device APIs]
    NI --> PF[Platform Features]
    NI --> PN[Push Notifications]
    NI --> STOR[Storage]

    TEST --> CT[Component Testing]
    TEST --> DT[Device Testing]
    TEST --> PT[Performance Testing]
    TEST --> ACC[Accessibility]

    DEP --> ASG[App Store Guidelines]
    DEP --> CS[Code Signing]
    DEP --> BO[Build Optimization]
    DEP --> RP[Release Process]

Core Competencies

  • [ ] React Native: Navigation, platform-specific code
  • [ ] Mobile UX: Touch interactions, performance considerations
  • [ ] Device Integration: Camera, storage, notifications
  • [ ] Testing: Device testing, performance profiling
  • [ ] Deployment: App store submission process

Onboarding Tasks (Week 1-2)

  1. App Development: Build sample app with navigation
  2. Device Integration: Implement camera or storage feature
  3. Platform Testing: Test on both iOS and Android
  4. Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize app performance

AI/ML Developer Standards

Technical Requirements

  • [ ] LangChain: Framework proficiency, chain building
  • [ ] Vector Databases: OpenSearch, embedding strategies
  • [ ] Model Integration: API usage, prompt engineering
  • [ ] Performance: Latency optimization, caching strategies
  • [ ] Evaluation: Model performance metrics, testing

Onboarding Tasks (Week 1-2)

  1. Chain Implementation: Build LangChain workflow
  2. Vector Integration: Implement search with OpenSearch
  3. Performance Testing: Benchmark model response times
  4. Evaluation Setup: Create evaluation metrics for AI outputs

DevOps Developer Standards

Technical Requirements

  • [ ] Infrastructure as Code: Terraform proficiency
  • [ ] Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
  • [ ] CI/CD: GitHub Actions, deployment pipelines
  • [ ] Monitoring: Observability, alerting systems
  • [ ] Security: Infrastructure security, secrets management

Onboarding Tasks (Week 1-2)

  1. Infrastructure Setup: Deploy service using Terraform
  2. CI/CD Pipeline: Create deployment pipeline
  3. Monitoring: Set up monitoring and alerting
  4. Security Audit: Review and improve security posture

Assessment and Certification

Week 1: Initial Assessment

  • [ ] Technical skills evaluation
  • [ ] Code review with tech lead
  • [ ] Pair programming session
  • [ ] Knowledge gaps identification

Week 2: Implementation Tasks

  • [ ] Complete role-specific onboarding tasks
  • [ ] Code quality metrics achievement
  • [ ] Peer review participation
  • [ ] Documentation contributions

Week 3: Certification Review

  • [ ] Technical interview with lead
  • [ ] Code portfolio review
  • [ ] Team integration assessment
  • [ ] Continuous improvement plan

Mentorship Program

Mentor Assignment

graph TD
    A[New Developer] --> B[Mentor Assignment]
    B --> C[Weekly 1:1 Meetings]
    C --> D[Code Review Partnership]
    D --> E[Knowledge Transfer]
    E --> F[Progress Assessment]
    F --> G[Independent Development]

Mentor Responsibilities

  • Technical Guidance: Code review, architecture discussions
  • Knowledge Transfer: Team practices, domain knowledge
  • Career Development: Growth planning, skill development
  • Integration Support: Team culture, communication norms

Mentee Responsibilities

  • Active Learning: Ask questions, seek feedback
  • Documentation: Document learning, share knowledge
  • Contribution: Participate in team activities
  • Feedback: Provide feedback on onboarding process

Continuous Improvement

Monthly Standards Review

  • [ ] Update technical requirements based on technology evolution
  • [ ] Review onboarding feedback and metrics
  • [ ] Adjust certification criteria
  • [ ] Update mentorship assignments

Metrics and KPIs

  • Time to Productivity: Average time for new hires to contribute meaningfully
  • Code Quality: SonarQube scores for new developer contributions
  • Team Satisfaction: Feedback scores from mentors and team members
  • Retention Rate: 6-month and 1-year retention metrics

Resources and References