developer-onboarding – Coding skill for AI agents
Get developers to \"Hello World\" fast with optimized quickstarts, tutorials, and sample apps.
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SKILL.md content
Developer Onboarding
Detailed Guide
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When to Use
Use this skill when you need get developers to "Hello World" fast with optimized quickstarts, tutorials, and sample apps. Trigger phrases: developer onboarding, time to first value, quickstart guide, hello world tutorial, developer activation, onboarding checklist, sample apps, getting started experience, reduce onboarding friction.
Get developers from signup to working code as fast as possible, then guide them to deeper engagement.
Illustrative Product Patterns
The following are historical examples of design patterns, not verified current product features or endorsements. Confirm the actual product, plan and docs before adapting them.
Excellent Onboarding: Stripe
- Test API keys visible immediately
- Interactive "make your first charge" in dashboard
- Language-specific code examples
- Error messages include fix suggestions
- Progress indicator shows completion
Excellent Onboarding: Railway
- One-click template deploys
- No configuration required for common frameworks
- Live preview URL in seconds
- Clear free tier limits shown
Excellent Onboarding: Planetscale
- Interactive database explorer
- Import from existing database offered
- SQL examples match your schema
- Branch workflow explained with visuals
Poor Onboarding Patterns to Avoid
- Multi-step wizards that can't be skipped
- "Complete your profile" blocking code access
- Documentation requiring search to find quickstart
- Quickstarts that assume too much setup
- Error messages without guidance
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches its upstream source and local project context.
- Verify commands, generated code, dependencies, credentials, and external service behavior before applying changes.
- Do not treat examples as a substitute for environment-specific tests, security review, or user approval for destructive or costly actions.
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