How ForgeLane runs a cohort

We avoid mystery weeks. Each step below is mirrored in the syllabus PDF you receive after a fit call—nothing hidden behind paywalls before you understand the tempo.

  1. Step 01

    Fit call and prerequisites

    We confirm Git comfort, PHP exposure, and weekly availability. If you are not ready, we suggest a smaller sprint instead of a full bootcamp.

  2. Step 02

    Repo access and safety rails

    You receive a private template with CI already red. First assignment is to read the rollback note, not to write features.

  3. Step 03

    Weekly checkpoints

    Short written reviews from mentors plus optional pairing blocks. Rubrics mention observability and reviewer empathy, not just passing builds.

  4. Step 04

    Capstone rehearsal

    You demo with a timed script, show failure paths, and answer two “what if this table locks” questions. It is closer to an internal tech talk than a sales pitch.

  5. Step 05

    Aftercare notes

    We send a concise list of suggested next repos, communities to lurk in, and how to keep your activity log honest as you interview.

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