First 10-Day Checklist

This checklist helps new contributors ramp up quickly and align with team expectations during the first 10 days.

Day 1-2: Setup and context

• Confirm communication channel, timezone, and weekly availability.
• Clone repositories and verify local development setup.
• Read the onboarding pages in full before starting implementation work.
• Confirm how progress updates and blocker reporting should be shared.

Day 3-5: First delivery

• Pick a scoped task with your lead and confirm expected outcome.
• Deliver work in clean, independent commits.
• Open a PR with clear summary and test results.
• Document any non-obvious business logic added by your change.

Day 6-10: Consistency and ownership

• Maintain regular progress updates and early blocker escalation.
• Keep CI green and address review feedback quickly.
• Submit timesheets daily or every two days.
• Capture recurring guidance from leads and apply it without repeated prompts.