This repository contains coding developed at 42Kocaeli's C bootcamp (also known as Piscine), from 10/July/2023 to 4/Agust/2023.
42 is a global education initiative that proposes a new way of learning technology: no teachers,
no classrooms, students learning from their fellow students (peer to peer learning), with a
methodology that develops both computing and life skills. The 42 cursus is free for whoever is
approved in its selection process. The so-called "C Piscine", a 26-day C programming bootcamp,
is the last stage in the selection process for becoming a "cadet" (42's student).
# C Language
The primary language learned at the 42's Piscine is C: dealing with variables,
pointers, memory allocation, macros, as well as creating functions and programs,
including the use and creation of libraries and Makefiles.
# Shell
The first two days of the bootcamp are dedicated to learning basic to intermediate
shell commands to seamlessly navigate through the terminal.
# Git
All projects are submitted via a remote git repository, which demands students to
be at ease with such a system.
# Self-learning and proactiveness
At 42, self-learning is at the core of its peer to peer learning methodology. There
are no teachers whatsoever; the learning process is based on googling, enquiring
your classmates, and empirical knowledge, each student learning at their own pace.
# Teamwork
On weekends, a 48h team project called "Rush" is proposed: a 3-member group randomly
chosen by the school's system must collaboratively develop a fully running application.
The major challenge here is to equalize the different knowledge levels while finding a
common work methodology that allows all team members to contribute to the project.
# Time management and resiliency
The school is open 24/7. Thus, the so-called "pisciners" are free to work whenever
they want, which demands excellent time management skills and resiliency for not
"drowning" amid the massive load of work demanded by the non-stop 26-day program.
The table below presents the C Piscine's curriculum in chronological order in which it was completed by me - order of completed subjects and corresponding attained level may vary among students.
| # | SUBJECT | LANGUAGE | DURATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Shell 00 | Shell | about 1 day | 50% ✔️ |
| 01 | Shell 01 | Shell | about 1 day | 100 XP |
| 02 | C 00 | C | about 1 day | 85% ✔️ |
| 03 | BSQ | C | about 2 day | 10% |
| 04 | C 01 | C | about 1 day | 100% ✔️ |
| 05 | C 02 | C | about 1 day | 75% ✔️ |
| 06 | C 03 | C | about 1 day | 100% ✔️ |
| 08 | C 04 | C | about 1 day | 65% ✔️ |
| 09 | C 05 | C | about 1 day | 75% ✔️ |
| 10 | C 06 | C | about 1 day | 100% ✔️ |
| 11 | Final Exam | C | about 8 hours | 84% ✔️ |