The author of this web content, who has extensive experience in software development and consultancy, highlights the common issue of developers lacking a comprehensive understanding of running the full stack. They emphasize the importance of documenting the learning process, asking questions, and simplifying the stack to improve operational efficiency. The author shares their positive experience with the game engine Ambient and praises its onboarding process for new users. They emphasize the value of providing a similar experience for internal developers, which can reduce conflict, turnover, and unnecessary meetings while fostering innovation. The author encourages everyone, regardless of their interest in video games, to explore Ambient’s QuickStart for its applicability to various collaborations. They appreciate the simplicity and clarity of Ambient’s documentation and the empowerment it provides to new developers. The author concludes by urging organizations to onboard new developers like Ambient and recommends checking out Ambient and joining the game jam.
https://dickymirrors.substack.com/p/you-are-onboarding-developers-wrong