Developer Onboarding Guide

Complete guide for new developers joining the AI Store project.

Welcome!

Welcome to the AI Store development team! This guide will help you get started.

Prerequisites

Required Knowledge

• JavaScript/TypeScript: Intermediate level
• React: Basic understanding
• Next.js: Familiarity with App Router
• Git: Basic Git commands
• Node.js: Version 18+

Recommended Tools

• VS Code: Recommended editor
• Git: Version control
• Node.js: Runtime environment
• npm/yarn: Package manager

Getting Started

1. Clone Repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd Server-December-AIStore

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Set Up Environment

cp env.sample .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your configuration

4. Run Development Server

npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:3000

Project Structure

Key Directories

├── app/              # Next.js App Router pages
├── components/       # React components
├── hooks/            # Custom React hooks
├── lib/              # Utility functions
├── types/            # TypeScript types
├── public/           # Static files
└── docs/             # Documentation

Important Files

• next.config.ts: Next.js configuration
• package.json: Dependencies and scripts
• tsconfig.json: TypeScript configuration
• tailwind.config.js: Tailwind CSS configuration

Development Workflow

1. Create Feature Branch

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

2. Make Changes

• Write code following Code Style Guide
• Add tests for new features
• Update documentation

3. Test Changes

npm test
npm run lint
npm run build

4. Commit Changes

git add .
git commit -m "feat: add new feature"

Follow Conventional Commits.

5. Push and Create PR

git push origin feature/your-feature-name

Create pull request on GitHub.

Common Tasks

Adding a New Page

1. Create file: app/my-page/page.tsx
2. Export default component
3. Access at /my-page

Adding a New Component

1. Create file: components/MyComponent.tsx
2. Export component
3. Import and use

Adding a New Hook

1. Create file: hooks/useMyHook.ts
2. Export hook
3. Use in components

Adding a New Utility

1. Create file: lib/myUtility.ts
2. Export function
3. Import and use

Code Review Process

Before Submitting

• [ ] Code follows style guide
• [ ] Tests pass
• [ ] Documentation updated
• [ ] No console errors
• [ ] Build succeeds

Review Checklist

• Code quality
• Test coverage
• Documentation
• Performance impact
• Security considerations

Learning Resources

Documentation

• Quick Start
• API Reference
• Components Guide
• Hooks Reference

External Resources

• Next.js Docs
• React Docs
• TypeScript Docs

Getting Help

Resources

1. Documentation: Check Documentation Index
2. FAQ: See FAQ
3. Troubleshooting: Check Troubleshooting Guide

Ask Questions

• GitHub Discussions
• Team chat
• Code review comments

Best Practices

1. Write Clean Code

• Follow Code Style Guide
• Use meaningful names
• Add comments when needed

2. Test Your Code

• Write unit tests
• Test manually
• Check edge cases

3. Document Changes

• Update relevant docs
• Add code examples
• Update API docs

4. Review Before Submitting

• Self-review your code
• Run tests
• Check for errors

First Week Goals

Day 1-2: Setup

• [ ] Clone repository
• [ ] Set up development environment
• [ ] Run development server
• [ ] Explore codebase

Day 3-4: Learn

• [ ] Read documentation
• [ ] Understand project structure
• [ ] Review existing code
• [ ] Ask questions

Day 5: Contribute

• [ ] Pick a small task
• [ ] Make your first contribution
• [ ] Get code review
• [ ] Learn from feedback

Common Pitfalls

1. Forgetting to Test

Always test your changes:

npm test
npm run build

2. Not Following Style Guide

Follow the Code Style Guide for consistency.

3. Skipping Documentation

Update documentation when adding features.

4. Large PRs

Keep pull requests small and focused.

Next Steps

1. Explore: Browse the codebase
2. Read: Review documentation
3. Practice: Make small changes
4. Contribute: Pick a task and start coding

Support

Need help? Don't hesitate to ask:

• Check documentation first
• Ask in team chat
• Create an issue
• Request code review

Welcome to the team! 🎉