I'm really frustrated with how many times I've cloned web projects that seemed promising at first but ended up consuming hours of my time to set up locally. Issues like missing `README` files, unclear `.env` configurations, or broken Dockerfiles are just the tip of the iceberg. Even details about running the frontend versus the backend can be unclear.
I've even started building a cool tool that auto-generates essential onboarding docs directly from a GitHub repo, like README.md, .env.example, and GitHub Actions workflows. It's really been a game changer for keeping my repos tidy and functional.
But I'm genuinely curious—how do you structure your web projects to ensure a painless onboarding experience for new developers or collaborators? Are there specific standards or practices you follow to make this smoother? I'd love to see examples or hear about your methods!
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I totally get your frustration! I've had similar experiences. I actually enjoy the initial setup phase of new projects since it helps me think through everything. However, to keep things smooth, I often revisit my project's README and ensure all setup steps take 5 minutes or less. It really helps to stay organized, especially if I end up nuking and re-cloning my project every so often due to WSL2 issues. Continuous adjustment to keep things simple is key!
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