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by gwbas1c 1767 days ago
None. The professional office is not a fraternity. Hazing is inappropriate.

IMO, any prank beyond the most inoffensive and banal are highly inappropriate. For example, you could give a newcomer a funny gift, or sing a silly song at the first meeting. Even then, it's far too easy to cross lines that many "tech bros" don't even realize exist.

Things like deliberately leaving bugs in code is highly unprofessional. Depending on circumstances, the consequences should range from a stern 1-1 with your manager, PIP, or termination with cause.