When developers are new to a project, they take time to get familiar with the codebase, the requirements, and team dynamics.
This process can be slowed or accelerated by certain factors, like tooling, experience, and leadership.
Onboarding can be frustrating for the new developer and the team. Things can take longer to get going, and the pressure to deliver can stress people out. Some of these feelings are internlized because we want to do a good job. Sometimes they are due to lofty expectations, or unforseen hurdles.
The onboarding experience is the first impression the new developer has of the company, so it is important for it to go well. When a dev is ramped up, they should be able to work within familiar bits of the code, and know who and how to reach out to in order to learn more and get things implemented. The team should get to know them and be open about expectations and working styles so they're on the same page.