The second day at rtCamp as an Associate Software Developer felt like opening the first chapter of a manual full of clarity and support
LocalVM Setup
The day began with setting up LocalVM, which is the core environment we’ll be working in during our training phase. It was a technical but satisfying start, getting hands-on and preparing our machines for the work ahead.
Training Orientation with the L&D Team
Later in the morning, we had our Training Orientation Session with the Learning & Development team. This was a comprehensive 2.5-hour deep-dive into what lies ahead in our training journey.
We covered:
- 📅 Course timelines
- 📌 Key principles
- 🚩 Red flags to avoid
- 📈 Evaluation methods and expectations
Exploring the Midday
The midday segment of my Day 2 at rtCamp was heavily focused on deep research and conceptual clarity. While I was familiar with many of the terms, I took this opportunity to revisit fundamentals, explore real-world use cases, and visualize flows.
I spent a good amount of time sketching diagrams and documenting my understanding all of which I added to the GitHub comments for future reference.
Let me share a few snapshots of the diagrams I created 👇
Below diagram is for the difference between $GLOBALS, $_SERVER, $_REQUEST, $_GET and $_POST.
Below diagram is for Include vs Require vs Include_once vs Require_once in PHP.
Below diagram is to read XML files in PHP
Day 2 was a perfect blend of technical setup, exploration, and reflective learning. From configuring my development environment to diving deep into PHP fundamentals and visualizing system flows, the day was packed with purposeful progress. Every task, whether small or complex, added a new layer to my understanding of the rtCamp ecosystem.
Looking forward to what Day 3 brings with curiosity high and motivation even higher! 💻🚀
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