Frequently asked questions

How do I join?

Sign in with GitHub and finish your account setup. Eligible profiles activate immediately; optional preferences can be skipped. A join request does not reserve a place. You still need a personal invitation and must accept its agreement.

Where does the work happen?

Code, pull requests, and reviews stay on GitHub. Devprentice adds scoped milestones, maintainer guidance, and a Contribution Record.

Who makes the decisions?

A named human reviewer decides whether work meets the agreed acceptance criteria. AI can help prepare a draft; it cannot approve joining, evidence, completion, or publication.

What if my account or an older application is restricted?

Your private account workspace shows the recorded status, permitted edits, and any private decision reason. Suspended accounts cannot read or change protected program work.

Can I use AI?

Read each opportunity's actual AI policy and responsibility statement. Policies differ; missing policy information is shown as missing.

Is this a real program record?

No. It is an explicitly fictional example showing how a Contribution Record can connect agreed work, feedback, a contributor response, and the reviewed outcome.