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Welcome Apache Foo mentors! - Mentor onboarding and best practices
Hi,
Thank you for stepping up to mentor a new Apache Incubator project, Apache Foo.
There’s quite a bit of mentoring documentation, but no one is expected to read it all. If you do just three things to begin, make it these:
- Read the Quick start document.
- Watch the Mentor Onboarding video.
- Familiarize yourself with where other information is located, so you can find it when needed.
That’s enough to get you started with mentoring.
When you have more time, or when specific questions arise, you can explore these additional materials:
Mentor Handbook
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Mentor+Handbook
Mentor Onboarding Guide
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Mentor+Onboarding
Mentor Training Path
https://incubator.apache.org/training/mentor/
Best Practices for Mentors
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Best+Practices+for+Mentors
In addition to the resources above, the Incubator provides some draft interactive training materials for Mentors and IPMC members. These resources help reinforce best practices and prepare you for mentoring podlings effectively:
IPMC Mentor Quiz - Knowledge check on mentor responsibilities and ASF processes.
IPMC Mentor Scenarios - Practical mentoring challenges and decision-making exercises.
IPMC Incubator Quiz - Knowledge check on Incubator policies, reporting, and processes.
IPMC Scenarios - Case studies on incubation challenges, including graduation readiness, community health, and governance.
Other training and onboarding material, including that for new PPMC members and committers, can be found at:
https://incubator.apache.org/training/
We welcome feedback on this material, especially suggestions for improvements or corrections.
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Every podling and mentor is different, and some require more support than others. These guides offer practical tips to help in most situations, and even if you are an experienced mentor, it’s worth skimming them.
Thanks again for your support.
Kind Regards,
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Apache Incubator PMC