intent-layer-onboarding

Onboard a developer by reading root and area AGENTS.md files to surface entry points, ownership, and governance. A scripted 15-minute workflow guides new-joiners through subsystem boundaries and global contracts using quick-start verification scripts.

The Intent Layer is a codebase structure using AGENTS.md files to document entry points, ownership, and governance. It helps developers understand subsystem boundaries and global contracts quickly during the onboarding process.

Yes, role-based onboarding provides tailored paths for new engineers in frontend, backend, and DevOps. Each path identifies specific entry points and starting locations relevant to that role's responsibilities within the codebase.

Verify project state by running the detect_state.sh script, generate an orientation overview with generate_orientation.sh, and view the project hierarchy using show_hierarchy.sh. These scripts check state and identify entry points automatically.

Yes, the workflow supports cross-team onboarding and task-oriented orientation. It guides developers through the codebase using role-based paths and entry points documented in AGENTS.md files to reduce ramp-up time.

Without AGENTS.md files at the root and area levels, the onboarding workflow cannot surface entry points, ownership, or governance documents. The scripts rely on this Intent Layer structure to generate orientation overviews and verify project state.