Ben Balter • 10/31/2016

Eight things I wish I knew my first week at GitHub

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This article details eight pieces of advice for new engineers at GitHub, based on the author's personal experience. Key tips include shipping a small change in the first two weeks, learning the company's asynchronous communication style, and effectively navigating internal knowledge resources to build confidence and understand workflows.

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