Project Knowledge Transfer
Here’s a list of points outlining the standard process for transferring project knowledge from an old developer to a new one, along with brief explanations for each:
Project Overview
- Objectives: Describe the goals and outcomes the project aims to achieve.
- Scope: Outline the boundaries and extent of the project, including what is included and excluded.
- Key Stakeholders: Identify the primary stakeholders, such as project sponsors, team members, and clients.
Project Documentation & Credentials
- Documentation:
- Requirements documents
- Architecture diagrams
- Design documents
- User manuals
- Code Base Documentation
- Credentials:
- FTP/SFTP details
- CPanel access
- Admin login information
- Third-party app logins
Version Control System Familiarization
- Version Control System
- Git
- Other systems (e.g., SVN, Mercurial)
- Branching Strategies
- Main branch (e.g., master/main)
- Development branch
- Feature branches
- Hotfix branches
- Commit Conventions
- Commit message format
- Referencing issues/tickets
- Team Workflows
- Pull request process
- Code review procedures
Setting Up Development Environment
- Dependencies
- Required software (e.g., Node.js, Python)
- Required tools (e.g., IDE, code editor)
- Configuration
- Environment variables
- Configuration files
- Access
- Repository access
- Development server access
Running and Testing the Application
- Building the Application
- Build tools (e.g., Webpack, Maven)
- Build commands
- Running the Application
- Local server setup
- Running commands
- Testing
- Test frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha)
- Running tests
- Interpreting test results
Dependency Management
- Managing Dependencies
- Package managers (e.g., npm, pip)
- Adding/removing dependencies
- Third-Party Libraries
- Library list
- Usage examples
- External Services
- Integrated services
- Configuration and setup
Code Review and Quality Standards
- Coding Conventions
- Style guide
- Naming conventions
- Quality Standards
- Code quality metrics
- Performance standards
- Code Review Process
- Review criteria
- Feedback process
Handling Data and APIs
- Data Management
- Database setup
- Data models
- CRUD operations
- APIs
- Internal APIs
- External APIs
- API documentation
Security and Compliance Considerations
- Security Measures
- Authentication methods
- Authorization protocols
- Data encryption techniques
- Input validation methods
- Compliance Requirements
- Industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Project-specific compliance
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
- Common Issues
- Known bugs
- Common error messages
- Debugging Tools
- Debuggers (e.g., Chrome DevTools)
- Profiling tools
- Logging and Error Handling
- Logging framework
- Log levels
- Error handling strategies
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By following these points and providing comprehensive support, the knowledge transfer process can facilitate a smooth transition for the new developer and ensure continuity in project development.