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The First Two Weeks
1.1OverviewYour first two weeks at a new company determine how people perceive you for months. Most QA engineers spend this time passively — reading…1.2System ReconnaissanceBefore you can test anything effectively, you need to understand what you are testing. System reconnaissance is the deliberate process of…1.3Social Architecture MappingTechnical systems exist within social systems. Understanding who makes decisions, how decisions flow, and what the unwritten rules are is…1.4The 30-Day Assessment DocumentPattern: Within your first 30 days, produce a written assessment of the quality system — what works, what does not, and what you recommend…1.5Key Takeaways- The first two weeks are for active reconnaissance, not passive observation - Map both the technical system (codebase, pipeline, test…