Providing a positive, streamlined onboarding experience is crucial for software developers who need to become familiar with new technology, processes, and colleagues. Companies have recognized the critical role that onboarding plays in employee success and are investing in the process, prioritizing standardization and automation to improve it. A well-documented and streamlined process can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost confidence in new hires, while a lengthy and confusing experience can cause frustration and doubt. Investing in automation and standardization is an ongoing process that requires regular updates and maintenance but can greatly outweigh the costs in the long run with increased productivity and streamlined workflows. Simplifying development environments with automation and standardization can improve efficiency and morale by providing centralized onboarding platforms, wrapper scripts, and environment managers. Cross-compiling toolchains can reduce build times, while minimizing "commutes" can lead to more productive developers who feel more impactful and satisfied with their work. Measuring the effectiveness of onboarding with metrics and feedback is essential to identify areas for improvement and demonstrate the value of the developer experience team to the business. Implementing best practices such as standardization, automation, centralized platforms, and measurement can help companies improve their onboarding processes, standardize their development environments, increase productivity, job satisfaction, and better business outcomes.