Contributor Onboarding Portal

Step-by-step onboarding: environment setup, tool access, first task assignment, mentor pairing, and orientation materials.

Complete 7 steps to join the Ranchie DevOps collective. Year 1: Volunteer Recognition, Years 2-3: 2% Revenue Share, Year 4+: 5% Core Contributor
Global Independent Contractors
Onboarding Progress
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Agreement
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Profile
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Environment
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Tools & Access
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Orientation
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First Task
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Mentor
Step 1: Contributor Agreement
Review and accept our legal terms and compensation model
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Global Independent Contractor Agreement

This agreement establishes you as an independent contractor (not employee) working from anywhere in the world. Key points:

Phase 1 (Year 1): Volunteer Recognition - Public credits, portfolio rights, priority for Phase 2
Phase 2 (Years 2-3): 2% annual net revenue pool distributed by contribution points
Phase 3 (Year 4+): 5% annual net revenue pool for long-term core contributors
IP Assignment: All work product assigned to Feerebu Studios
Governing Law: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Full Agreement Document
CONTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT Feerebu Studios - Developer Collective Last Updated: January 27, 2026 1. SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTION PHASES Contributor will provide software development services ("Services") according to: Phase 1 (Year 1): Volunteer Recognition - Services on volunteer basis - Compensation: Public recognition, portfolio rights, Phase 2 priority Phase 2 (Years 2-3): Revenue Share - 2% of Net Revenue pool per year, allocated by contribution points - Minimum 20 points per quarter to remain active Phase 3 (After Year 3): Long-term Core - 5% of Net Revenue pool per year - Formal "Core Contributor" role with salary priority 2. COMPENSATION AND POINTS Net Revenue = gross revenue minus payment processing, refunds, hosting. Contribution points system: - Tasks: 1-5 points based on complexity - Points awarded when PR merged - Quarterly minimum: 20 points to qualify for revenue share Payouts: Quarterly via PayPal/Wise (minimum $50 USD) 3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS Contributor is NOT an employee. Responsible for: - All local taxes and compliance - Own equipment and tools - Setting own hours and methods 4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Contributor assigns ALL rights to Feerebu Studios. Waives all moral rights worldwide. 5. TERMINATION Either party may terminate with 14 days notice. 2 inactive quarters = demotion to Phase 2. BY ACCEPTING, YOU AGREE TO ALL TERMS ABOVE.
Step 2: Profile Setup
Complete your contributor profile and contact information
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Personal Information
This determines your timezone and payment method options
Professional Information
React / Frontend Development
Node.js / Backend Development
Mobile Development (React Native/Flutter)
UI/UX Design
DevOps / Infrastructure
Required for repository access
Payment Preferences
Minimum payout: $50 USD per quarter
Step 3: Development Environment
Set up your local development environment
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Required Software Installation
Node.js 18+ - JavaScript runtime for full-stack development
Git - Version control system (2.30+)
VS Code - Recommended editor with our extensions pack
Docker Desktop - Containerization for local development
Postman / Insomnia - API testing tools
Configuration & Verification
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"
git config --global core.editor "code --wait"
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your.email@example.com"
Copy and run these commands in your terminal
Required for GitHub repository access. Generate with: ssh-keygen -t ed25519
Quick Setup Script
Windows Setup Script
Automated PowerShell script for Windows environment setup
macOS Setup Script
Bash script for macOS environment setup
Linux Setup Script
Bash script for Linux environment setup
Step 4: Tools & Access
Get access to our development tools and platforms
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Communication & Collaboration
Join Slack Workspace
Real-time communication with the team
Join Discord Server
Community discussions and voice channels
GitHub Organization Access
Request GitHub Access - Get added to Feerebu Studios organization
Clone Core Repositories - Get local copies of project codebases
Configure SSH for GitHub - Set up secure repository access
Pending GitHub invitation to organization
You'll receive an email invitation to join the GitHub organization
Project Management Tools
Linear Project Board
Task management and issue tracking
Figma Design Files
UI designs and prototypes
Notion Documentation
Project docs and knowledge base
Step 5: Orientation & Training
Learn about our processes, codebase, and best practices
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Required Training Videos
Codebase Tour (15min)
Architecture overview and key patterns
Development Workflow (20min)
Git flow, PR reviews, deployment process
Points System Explained (10min)
How contribution points are calculated
Documentation Reading
Coding Standards Guide - Our style guide and best practices
PR Review Process - How to submit and review pull requests
Communication Guidelines - Slack/email etiquette and meetings
Security Policy - Handling sensitive data and credentials
Knowledge Check Quiz
Step 6: First Task Assignment
Start contributing with your first development task
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Welcome to Your First Contribution!

🎉 Congratulations! You're ready to start contributing to Ranchie DevOps projects. Your first task is carefully selected to:

  • Introduce you to our codebase structure
  • Practice our development workflow
  • Earn your first contribution points
  • Get feedback from senior team members
Available First Tasks
Bug Fix (2 points)
Fix a minor UI bug in existing component
React 1-2 hours
Documentation (1 point)
Update README or add code comments
Markdown 30-60 min
Small Feature (3 points)
Add a simple UI component or utility function
JavaScript 2-4 hours
Step 7: Mentor Pairing & Welcome
Meet your mentor and join the team officially
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Welcome to Ranchie DevOps!

🎉 Congratulations! You've completed the onboarding process and are now an official contributor to Ranchie DevOps.

Here's what happens next:

All onboarding steps completed
Mentor assigned (within 24 hours)
Intro call scheduled with mentor
First task assigned and in progress
Alex Morgan
Senior Developer & Your Mentor
5+ years experience with React and Node.js. Will be your primary point of contact for questions, code reviews, and guidance.
Schedule Intro Call
30-minute video call to discuss your role and answer questions
Onboarding Complete!

You're now ready to start your journey with Ranchie DevOps. Remember:

  • Track your contribution points in the dashboard
  • Reach out to your mentor with any questions
  • Join our weekly stand-ups (details in Slack)
  • Your public recognition will be added to our website