docs-onboarding-checklist.md

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## AsyncAPI docs onboarding checklist

As an open-source initiative with a global community, technical writer contributors should learn about our governance documents, documentation processes, and communication channels. 

Complete in order the following onboarding tasks:

- [ ] Read the [AsyncAPI Code of Conduct](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
- [ ] Read the [AsyncAPI Slack etiquette](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/slack-etiquette.md). 
- [ ] Join [the AsyncAPI Slack workspace](https://asyncapi.com/slack-invite).
- [ ] Add the AsyncAPI calendar found in [the AsyncAPI events page](https://www.asyncapi.com/community/events).
- [ ] Read the list of [technical writer contributor responsibilities](/community/onboarding-guide/technical-writer-contributor-responsibilities.md).
- [ ] Read and familiarize yourself with the [prerequisite knowledge topics](/community/onboarding-guide/prerequisite-knowledge.md).
- [ ] Familiarize yourself with the _work-in-progress_ [AsyncAPI Style Guide](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+style+guide).
- [ ] Read all docs under the following content buckets: `Concepts`, `Tutorials`, `Reference`. (Take the time to go through each tutorial.)
- [ ] Set up your local environment following our instructions for the [AsyncAPI git workflow](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/git-workflow.md).
- [ ] Introduce yourself in AsyncAPI Slack in the `#01_introductions` channel and the `#13_docs` channel. Ask docs-related questions in #13_docs.
- [ ] Request a good first docs issue in the [`#13_docs` Slack channel](https://asyncapi.com/slack-invite).
- [ ] Attend [OPEN docs meetings](https://www.asyncapi.com/community/events) to chat with other maintainers, ask docs questions, and request help on docs blockers.