Quick Start Guides
Practical, actionable guides for daily development work
Engineering Cheat Sheet
One-page reference with core beliefs, non-negotiables, and naming conventions. Print it and keep it handy.
Development Workflow
Complete workflow from idea to production. Design, build, test, review, deploy, and monitor.
Git Workflow - using React
Branching strategy, commit conventions, and PR process specifically for React development with our template.
PR Template & Guidelines
What to include in every pull request. Checklist for authors and guidelines for reviewers.
Onboarding Checklist
90-day roadmap for new engineers. Week-by-week tasks from setup to ownership.
Playbook in Practice
Real stories from Orcta engineering. Learn from what went well and what didn't.
Complete Documentation
In-depth resources covering all aspects of engineering at Orcta
Engineering Philosophy
Our core beliefs about how we build software. Principles over tools, progressive abstraction, and craftsmanship.
Engineering Playbook
Comprehensive guide to practices, rituals, and processes. From code standards to incident response.
Naming Conventions
Style guide for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Go. File naming, folder structure, and best practices.
Why These Docs Exist
Documentation as a force multiplier for engineering teams
Faster Onboarding
New engineers ship their first PR in days, not weeks. Clear guides eliminate guesswork.
Consistent Standards
Everyone follows the same patterns. Code reviews are faster. Codebases are more maintainable.
Shared Understanding
Documentation captures tribal knowledge. What one person learns, everyone can benefit from.