🚀 Onboarding Handbook (Backend Team)

Welcome to the Team! 👋

This guide will help you get started with everything you need to know as a new backend developer on our team.

Initial Setup Checklist ✅

1. Access & Credentials 🔑

• [ ] Set up a GitHub account with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• [ ] Request to be added to the organization and get access to relevant repositories.
• [ ] Create a ZenHub account and link it to GitHub for project management.
• [ ] Obtain development environment credentials.
• [ ] Request IL access credentials (available via the AfyaLink platform).
• [ ] Get access to the CI/CD pipeline for deployments.

2. Development Environment Setup 🛠️

• [ ] Install and configure your preferred code editor with Python extensions (e.g., VS Code).
• [ ] Install Python 3.10 or higher (3.10 is currently the most compatible with Frappe).
• [ ] Install Node.js LTS version (18.x or 20.x).
• [ ] Set up the Frappe Framework.
  • Follow the recommended installation guide for:
    • Installing Bench CLI
    • Creating an initial site
    • Setting up a production environment
• [ ] Install Postman or Insomnia for API testing and development.

Next Steps 🔄

Once your environment is set up, check out the Frappe Development Standards & Guidelines document for best practices. If you need help, reach out to a senior developer or check our Developer Hub for resources.

Welcome aboard! 🎉