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What does "onboarding" mean in programming?
onboarding is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The process of integrating a new team member into a project or company. Technical onboarding includes setting up the dev environment, reading documentation, and completing small first tasks to build familiarity with the codebase.
Example
"Good onboarding documentation means a new developer can make their first commit on day one."
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