# Developer onboarding

Prerequisites
- .NET 10 SDK
- Node and npm for UI development
- Docker for local infrastructure

Local stack
- PostgreSQL, Valkey, and RustFS are required.
- Services use layered configuration (env, appsettings, YAML).

Common workflows
- Run the stack with compose or Helm profiles.
- Debug a single service by running it locally and pointing others to localhost.
- Use deterministic fixtures for replay and policy validation.

Contribution basics
- Follow coding standards and test suite overview.
- Keep outputs deterministic and offline friendly.
- Update docs when contracts or workflows change.

Related references
- docs/DEVELOPER_ONBOARDING.md
- docs/onboarding/dev-quickstart.md
- docs/onboarding/contribution-checklist.md
- docs/18_CODING_STANDARDS.md
- docs/19_TEST_SUITE_OVERVIEW.md