> How do you guys deliver code/value fast on the first day I haven't been a FTE in a while but here are some of the things I do as a consultant: 1. Ask for a

> How do you guys deliver code/value fast on the first day I haven't been a FTE in a while but here are some of the things I do as a consultant: 1. Ask for a simpler feature. On the first day you may be given a feature to work on. As you look at the code you'll get a sense of whether it's doable in the first day versus two weeks. If its too big ask for lower hanging fruit. This shows you really care about adding value from day one. 2. If 1 doesn't work ask someone to pair with you. It can be super awkward if you're not used to it and you'll probably have to fight some impostor syndrome but the ability to be humble and ask for help is something a lot of companies/team appreciate. Just try to limit the sessions to 30 minutes to no more than an hour. You don't want your head to explode. This also provides value to a team member because it allows them to work through explaining the code as well as seeing the existing code from someone else's eyes. 3. Communicate, communicate, communicate. 1 and 2 already imply this but when people are let go because they're "not the right fit" its often because they didn't build relationships with the rest of the team. Communicate what your confused about. Communicate what your excited about. If you've already been hired, then you should already be in an environment where people are receptive to you. 4. Ask a ton of questions. What tools are everyone using? How do they feel about TDD? How does this thing work? Through your questions the rest of the team may find bugs or things that need to be refactored. 5. Document everything you were confused about. If you were confused about something in the code then most likely the next person coming onboard will be too.