🌟 Foundation Knowledge¶

Essential knowledge for all team members regardless of role

📋 Foundation Checklist¶

Track your progress through the foundation requirements:

✅ Core Skills (Required)¶

• Git & Version Control - Complete Git and GitHub course
• Database Fundamentals - Complete MongoDB course
• API Development - Complete API development course
• Command Line Basics - Comfortable with terminal operations

✅ System Knowledge (Required)¶

• Appgain Architecture - Understand system overview
• Database Entities - Familiar with data structure
• Postman Collections - Know how to use API tools
• Monitoring Systems - Aware of monitoring tools

✅ Documentation Access (Required)¶

• Confluence Access - Can access internal documentation
• Internal Procedures - Understand team processes
• Support Channels - Know how to get help
• Learning Resources - Familiar with training materials

✅ Professional Development (Required)¶

• Company Policy Review - Review and understand company policies
• Email Signature Setup - Create professional email signature
• LinkedIn Profile Update - Update professional LinkedIn profile
• Professional Headshot - Obtain and use professional headshot

📋 Professional Development Requirements¶

Company Policy Review¶

All team members must review and understand our company policies and procedures.

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Review our comprehensive company policy document to understand our standards, procedures, and expectations.

📧 Email Signature Setup (Required)¶

All team members must have a professional email signature that represents Appgain's brand standards.

Setup Process: 1. Use HubSpot's Email Signature Generator: https://www.hubspot.com/email-signature-generator 2. Request Headshot: Contact HR for your professional headshot image 3. Include Required Elements: - Full name and job title - Company name (Appgain) - Professional email address - Direct phone number (if applicable) - Company logo - LinkedIn profile link - Company website link

Email Signature Best Practices: - Keep design clean and professional - Use company brand colors - Ensure mobile compatibility - Include clickable links - Maintain consistent formatting across email clients

💼 LinkedIn Profile Update (Required)¶

All team members must maintain an updated and professional LinkedIn profile.

Required Updates: 1. Professional Headshot: Upload your professional headshot (request from HR) 2. Current Position: Update job title and company information 3. Company Description: Include accurate role description and responsibilities 4. Skills & Endorsements: Add relevant technical skills and certifications 5. Company Connection: Connect with Appgain company page 6. Regular Updates: Keep profile current with latest projects and achievements

LinkedIn Profile Checklist: - [ ] Professional headshot uploaded - [ ] Current job title and company updated - [ ] Detailed role description added - [ ] Relevant skills listed and endorsed - [ ] Connected to Appgain company page - [ ] Profile visibility set to professional network - [ ] Regular activity and engagement maintained

📚 Foundation Courses¶

🔧 Required Courses (All Roles)¶

1. Version Control with Git¶

• Course: Git, GitHub and GitHub Actions
• Duration: ~6 hours
• What you'll learn: Git fundamentals, GitHub workflows, CI/CD basics
• Completion: Certificate required

2. Database Fundamentals¶

• Course: MongoDB Essentials
• Duration: ~4 hours
• What you'll learn: MongoDB basics, data modeling, querying
• Completion: Certificate required

3. API Development¶

• Course: Learn API Development with Flask MySQL in Python
• Duration: ~8 hours
• What you'll learn: RESTful APIs, Flask framework, database integration
• Completion: Certificate required

📊 Course Progress Tracker¶

🏗️ System Architecture Foundation¶

🎯 Essential Understanding¶

1. High-Level Architecture¶

• API Gateway (KONG) - Request routing and authentication
• Application Services - Core business logic and APIs
• Data Layer - MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL
• External Services - Push notifications, email, SMS

2. Key Components¶

• Appgain Server - Core business logic and CRM
• Parse Server - Backend-as-a-Service for mobile apps
• Notify Service - Multi-channel messaging
• Automator Engine - Workflow automation
• Admin Server - Administrative interface

3. Data Flow¶

Client Request → API Gateway → Application Service → Database
                ↓
            Authentication, Rate Limiting, Routing

📖 Required Reading¶

• System Architecture Overview
• System Components
• Database Entities

🔗 Essential Documentation Links¶

📋 System Setup & Operations¶

🔧 Development & Infrastructure¶

📚 Reference Documentation¶

🎯 Learning Path¶

Step 1: Core Fundamentals (Week 1)¶

1. Version Control: Master Git and GitHub workflows
2. Complete Git course
3. Practice with sample repository

4. Understand branching and merging

5. Database Basics: Understand MongoDB fundamentals

6. Complete MongoDB course
7. Practice with sample database

8. Understand data modeling

9. API Development: Learn RESTful API concepts

10. Complete API development course
11. Build sample API
12. Understand HTTP methods and status codes

Step 2: System Understanding (Week 1-2)¶

1. Architecture: Study System Architecture
2. Understand component relationships
3. Learn about data flow

4. Know key services and their purposes

5. Database Entities: Review System Components

6. Understand data structure
7. Know key collections and relationships

8. Learn about data modeling patterns

9. Postman Collections: Explore System Architecture

10. Learn to use Postman for API testing
11. Understand API documentation
12. Practice with sample requests

Step 3: Role-Specific Learning (Week 2-3)¶

1. Find Your Role: Navigate to Role-Specific Guides
2. Identify your primary responsibilities
3. Understand role requirements

4. Set up role-specific tools

5. Specialized Courses: Complete role-specific learning paths

6. Follow role-specific course recommendations
7. Practice with role-specific tools

8. Build role-specific projects

9. Hands-on Practice: Apply knowledge through practical exercises

10. Complete role-specific tasks
11. Work on sample projects
12. Participate in team activities

📊 Progress Assessment¶

Self-Assessment Questions¶

Git & Version Control¶

• Can you create and switch between branches?
• Do you understand merge conflicts and how to resolve them?
• Can you use Git for collaborative development?
• Do you understand GitHub workflows and pull requests?

Database Fundamentals¶

• Can you create and query MongoDB collections?
• Do you understand data modeling principles?
• Can you perform basic CRUD operations?
• Do you understand indexing and performance?

API Development¶

• Can you create a basic REST API?
• Do you understand HTTP methods and status codes?
• Can you handle authentication and authorization?
• Do you understand API documentation?

System Architecture¶

• Can you explain the high-level system architecture?
• Do you understand the role of each major component?
• Can you trace data flow through the system?
• Do you know how to access monitoring tools?

🚀 Next Steps¶

After completing foundation knowledge:

Immediate Actions¶

1. Deep Dive: Study System Architecture
2. Role Focus: Find your Role-Specific Guide
3. Continuous Learning: Explore Learning Resources
4. Get Help: Know your Support Channels

Success Indicators¶

• ✅ All foundation courses completed with certificates
• ✅ Can explain system architecture to others
• ✅ Comfortable with basic development tools
• ✅ Understand team processes and procedures
• ✅ Know how to access help and support

🎯 Quick Navigation¶

Essential Links¶

• System Architecture? → System Architecture
• Database Entities? → System Components
• Postman Collections? → System Architecture
• Role-Specific Info? → Role-Specific Guides
• Learning Resources? → Learning Resources

Support & Help¶

• Course Issues? → Contact your team lead
• System Access? → Contact DevOps team
• Documentation Questions? → Check Support & Contacts
• Technical Problems? → Use Quick Reference

📈 Foundation Completion Certificate¶

Once you've completed all foundation requirements, you'll receive a foundation completion certificate and can proceed to role-specific training.

Certificate Requirements¶

• All three foundation courses completed
• System architecture understanding demonstrated
• Basic development environment working
• Team lead approval

🌟 Foundation knowledge is the bedrock of your success at Appgain. Master these fundamentals and you'll be ready to excel in your role!

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