A new developer's first week sets the tone for how quickly they become genuinely productive — a clear checklist speeds that up considerably.
Access to Grant
Hosting account (via a sub-user, not shared credentials), code repository, staging environment, and any relevant third-party service dashboards should all be ready before their first day.
Context to Provide
A walkthrough of the site's architecture, any known quirks or technical debt, and where existing documentation lives helps a new developer avoid relearning things the hard way.
Expectations to Set
Your change management process — how updates get tested and deployed — should be communicated clearly from day one, not discovered through a mistake.
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