Onboarding Checklist

Week 0 – Before Joining

• Install Python 3.10+
• Install Docker
• Install VS Code + Python extension
• Join Discord
• Read quickstart.md
• Run at least one test script locally
• Run the Docker container successfully

Week 1 – Getting Started

• Pick a beginner issue labeled good first issue
• Understand the inference API classes
• Explore /tests folder
• Join Discord #introductions
• Ask for help if stuck

Week 2 – First Contribution

• Fork repo
• Create feature branch
• Make small PR (doc fix, test fix, comments, logging)
• Follow review feedback

After Acceptance

• Add yourself to CONTRIBUTORS.md
• Pick next issue
• Join weekly office hour (if available)