After they get their laptops, new developers need guidance on:

• Your company’s culture,
• Your technology stack,
• Language (terms, acronyms, etc.),
• Tools, standards, processes, etc.

In addition, they need clarity on what defines success, how to achieve it, and which pitfalls to avoid.

Building this solid foundation doesn’t happen by accident.

The typical crash-course style, "here's our code", on-the-job training leaves new hires overwhelmed and overloaded. That's why industry experts recommend a structured onboarding process with clear milestones, objectives, and practice sessions to ensure that new-hires learn the stack and can hit the ground running.