First Week Checklist

Time frames are suggestions, not hard due dates. Adjust as needed.

Day 1–2

Read Home and Resources & Quick Links
Install Prereqs & Tools
Set up Git config and SSH keys
Fork https://github.com/evergreen-library-system/Evergreen and clone locally
Explore community test servers:
- https://demo.evergreencatalog.com
- https://bugsquash.mobiusconsortium.org/
Read Evergreen docs: https://docs.evergreen-ils.org/
Skim Contributing to Evergreen

Acceptance: - git and docker commands run successfully; GitHub account ready - You can log in to demo/staff interfaces and identify main areas - You can describe Evergreen at a high level and where code/docs live

Day 2–3

Run Evergreen Dev Docker Container with your local repo mapped
Enable Angular watch; verify hot reload

Acceptance: - Staff client loads; CSS/assets resolve - Local code edits appear in the browser without rebuilding the container

Day 3–5

Complete Manual Build & Install on a fresh VM

Acceptance: - Evergreen services start; staff login works; notes captured and committed to a README

Ongoing

Read Launchpad bugs to understand common issues:
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/
Pick a small docs or lint fix; open a PR (docs) or branch (code)
Join mailing lists and #evergreen IRC (see Contributing to Evergreen)
Aim for one merged docs PR and a code branch linked to a bug