My journey through the 1337 School Piscine - an intensive 4-week C programming bootcamp.
August/September 2024 - 4 weeks of intensive coding
The 1337 Pool (Piscine) is a selective, intensive programming bootcamp where candidates learn C programming from scratch. It's designed to test perseverance, problem-solving skills, and ability to learn quickly under pressure.
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C Programming Fundamentals
- Variables, functions, loops, conditions
- Pointers and memory management
- Arrays and strings manipulation
- File handling
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Problem Solving
- Algorithm thinking
- Debugging techniques
- Code optimization
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Collaboration
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Code reviews
- Group projects
- Basic C syntax and logic
- String manipulation
- Mathematical operations
- Memory allocation
- Regular coding exams testing learned concepts
- Time-pressured problem solving
- C Programming: From zero to functional programs
- Unix/Linux: Command line proficiency
- Git: Version control basics
- Vim: Text editor mastery
- Problem Solving: Algorithmic thinking
- Time Management: Working under deadlines
The Pool was an intense but rewarding experience that pushed me to:
- Code for 6+ hours daily
- Learn through trial and error
- Help peers and learn from others
- Develop resilience and persistence
Successfully completed the 1337 Pool and gained admission to the main curriculum.
School: 1337 MED (42 Network)
Language: C
Year: 2024