Effectively onboarding newcomers is essential for the success of open source projects.
These projects often provide onboarding guidelines in their'CONTRIBUTING'files (eg …

Onboarding new developers is a challenge for any software project. Addressing this
challenge relies on human resources (eg, having a senior developer write documentation or …

Attracting and retaining newcomers are critical aspects for OSS projects, as such projects
rely on newcomers' sustainable contributions. Considerable effort has been made to help …

The onboarding process refers to the organizational integration or socialization of new
employees to the company and their role. This includes training, orientation, support, and …

Background: In most software projects, new members must comprehend the features
already implemented since they are usually assigned during the project period. They often …

Understanding newcomer activities prior onboarding Open Source Software (OSS) Projects
on GitHub holds significance for researchers and practitioners seeking insights into their …

This paper presents the outcomes of a classroom intervention simulating industry work
conditions. Students worked with solving bugs and adding new features in an already …

In the software industry, there has been a significant shift from in-person work to remote or
hybrid models due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This has compelled …

A new team member may join an existing software development team due to a multitude of
reasons, such as: replacement for a loss of existing members, new team formation, team …

With the increasing complexity and business surrounding mobile applications (apps), there
is a growing demand from the industry for qualified test professionals. That's why several …