> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lemon.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lemon.io/for-developers/developer-onboarding.md). # Developer onboarding Lemon.io post-vetting onboarding covers profile activation, project matching, and opportunity browsing — first offer arrives in roughly 13 days. Once a developer passes all vetting stages, they are onboarded into the Lemon.io developer community and made available for project matching. Here is what that looks like in practice: * **Profile is finalized** The developer’s validated skills, experience, and tech stacks are organized and listed. Only the skills verified in the technical interview are visible to clients. If a client needs an untested skill, an additional per-project interview is arranged. Your full profile is never public. Clients can only see it once an intro call is scheduled.

Finalized developer's profile on Lemon.io.

* **Personal Slack channel** This is where the new project offers land. There is no job board to browse. Offers come directly to a developer, matched to your stack, rate, and availability. You’re always free to accept or decline any project. * **Open project browsing** A developer can browse open projects on the Lemon.io platform — but matching is the primary channel. There’s no need to write cover letters or bid on roles; a developer just notifies the matching team about projects they see as relevant. * **First project** A developer gets an offer within **\~13 days on average** — timing depends on demand for the stack, rates, and full-time vs. part-time availability. Full-time developers typically receive offers faster. Once a developer passes vetting, they have permanent access to the project pool. If an engineer completes a project and wants another, the matching team looks for their next placement.