M0
Milestone 0 - Foundation
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libft
Essential C functions library replication - building your own standard library from scratch
To-Do List
0/12 Tasks
Implement string manipulation functions (strlen, strcpy, strcmp)
Memory functions (memset, memcpy, memmove)
Character validation (isalpha, isdigit, isascii)
Conversion functions (atoi, itoa)
Linked list operations
Advanced string functions (split, join, trim)
File descriptor functions (putchar_fd, putstr_fd)
Bonus: Additional list manipulation functions
Create comprehensive Makefile
Write unit tests for all functions
Memory leak testing with valgrind
Submit for peer evaluation
M1
Milestone 1 - System Programming
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born2beRoot
Configure a secure Linux VM with essential services and strict security policies
To-Do List
0/10 Tasks
Install Debian/Rocky Linux in VirtualBox
Configure LVM partitioning
Set up SSH service on custom port
Configure UFW firewall rules
Implement strong password policy
Configure sudo with strict rules
Create monitoring script (monitoring.sh)
Set up cron job for monitoring
Prepare defense documentation
Bonus: Set up WordPress with lighttpd/nginx
ft_printf
Reimplement the printf function from scratch with variadic arguments
To-Do List
0/9 Tasks
Study variadic functions (va_start, va_arg, va_end)
Implement %c (character) conversion
Implement %s (string) conversion
Implement %d and %i (integer) conversions
Implement %u (unsigned int) conversion
Implement %x and %X (hexadecimal) conversions
Implement %p (pointer address) conversion
Handle %% (literal percent sign)
Test against original printf behavior
get_next_line
Read input line by line from file descriptors with buffer management
To-Do List
0/8 Tasks
Understand file descriptors and read() function
Design static buffer management system
Implement line extraction logic
Handle newline character detection
Handle EOF (End Of File) properly
Test with different BUFFER_SIZE values
Bonus: Handle multiple file descriptors simultaneously
Memory leak testing
M2
Milestone 2 - Algorithms & Graphics
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push_swap
Optimize sorting algorithms using two stacks with minimal operations
To-Do List
0/11 Tasks
Study sorting algorithms (quicksort, radix sort)
Implement stack data structure
Implement stack operations (sa, sb, ss, pa, pb, ra, rb, rr, rra, rrb, rrr)
Design sorting algorithm for 3 numbers
Design sorting algorithm for 5 numbers
Implement main sorting algorithm (100-500 numbers)
Optimize move count (target: <700 for 100, <5500 for 500)
Handle error cases and input validation
Bonus: Create checker program
Test with various input sizes
Benchmark and optimize performance
fractol
Render beautiful fractals (Mandelbrot, Julia) with interactive controls
To-Do List
0/10 Tasks
Learn MiniLibX graphics library
Study fractal mathematics (complex numbers)
Implement Mandelbrot set rendering
Implement Julia set rendering
Add zoom functionality (mouse wheel)
Add pan functionality (arrow keys/mouse)
Implement color palette system
Add iteration control
Bonus: Add third fractal type (Burning Ship)
Optimize rendering performance
pipex
Replicate shell pipe behavior using fork, pipe, and exec
To-Do List
0/9 Tasks
Study process creation (fork)
Study inter-process communication (pipe)
Study process replacement (execve)
Implement file handling and validation
Implement command parsing and PATH resolution
Create child processes with fork
Connect processes with pipes
Handle errors and edge cases
Bonus: Handle here_doc and multiple pipes
M3
Milestone 3 - Concurrency & Shell
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philosophers
Solve the dining philosophers problem using threads and mutexes
To-Do List
0/12 Tasks
Study threading concepts (pthread_create, pthread_join)
Study mutex operations (pthread_mutex_lock, unlock)
Understand the dining philosophers problem
Design philosopher lifecycle (eat, sleep, think)
Implement thread creation for each philosopher
Implement fork (mutex) allocation system
Implement precise timing with usleep/gettimeofday
Prevent deadlocks and race conditions
Implement death detection system
Add logging with timestamps
Test with various parameters (edge cases)
Bonus: Implement semaphore version
minishell
Build a fully functional POSIX-compliant shell like bash
To-Do List
0/15 Tasks
Set up readline library for interactive prompt
Implement lexer (tokenization)
Implement parser (syntax analysis)
Handle quotes (single and double)
Implement environment variable expansion ($VAR)
Implement redirections (<, >, <<, >>)
Implement pipes (|)
Implement built-ins (echo, cd, pwd, export, unset, env, exit)
Implement command execution with PATH resolution
Handle exit status ($?)
Implement signal handling (Ctrl-C, Ctrl-D, Ctrl-\)
Handle heredoc (<<)
Test with complex command combinations
Memory leak testing and cleanup
Bonus: Implement logical operators (&& and ||)
M4
Milestone 4 - Graphics & C++
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netpractice
Hands-on networking practice: TCP/IP, routing, subnetting, and DNS
To-Do List
0/10 Tasks
Study TCP/IP protocol fundamentals
Learn IP addressing and subnet masks
Understand routing tables and default gateways
Practice subnetting calculations
Complete Level 1-3 exercises
Complete Level 4-6 exercises
Complete Level 7-9 exercises
Complete Level 10 (final challenge)
Practice with online subnet calculators
Review and master all networking concepts
cub3D
Build a Wolfenstein 3D-style raycasting engine with textured walls
To-Do List
0/14 Tasks
Study raycasting algorithm theory
Implement map parser (.cub file format)
Validate map (closed walls, valid characters)
Load textures (XPM files)
Implement player movement (WASD)
Implement player rotation (arrow keys/mouse)
Implement raycasting core algorithm
Calculate wall distances and heights
Apply textures to walls
Render floor and ceiling colors
Handle collisions with walls
Implement smooth rendering (optimize FPS)
Add minimap display
Bonus: Add sprites, doors, or mouse rotation
cpp0-4
C++ fundamentals: OOP, classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and RAII
To-Do List
0/13 Tasks
CPP00: Learn namespaces, classes, member functions
CPP00: Understand stdio streams, initialization lists
CPP01: Master memory allocation (new/delete)
CPP01: Learn references vs pointers
CPP01: Implement file stream operations
CPP02: Study Orthodox Canonical Form
CPP02: Implement fixed-point numbers
CPP03: Learn inheritance and derived classes
CPP03: Implement ClapTrap/ScavTrap/FragTrap
CPP04: Master polymorphism and virtual functions
CPP04: Implement abstract classes and interfaces
Complete all exercises for modules 0-4
Pass all module evaluations
M5
Milestone 5 - DevOps & Networking
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ft_irc
Build a multi-user IRC server with full protocol support
To-Do List
0/14 Tasks
Study IRC protocol (RFC 1459, RFC 2812)
Learn socket programming (TCP/IP)
Implement server socket creation and binding
Handle multiple clients with poll/select
Implement authentication (PASS, NICK, USER)
Implement channel operations (JOIN, PART, TOPIC)
Implement messaging (PRIVMSG, NOTICE)
Implement channel modes (o, k, l, i, t)
Implement operator commands (KICK, INVITE, MODE)
Handle disconnections and errors gracefully
Implement file transfer (DCC) - bonus
Add bot functionality - bonus
Test with real IRC clients (irssi, hexchat)
Stress test with multiple simultaneous connections
inception
Deploy a complete web infrastructure using Docker containers
To-Do List
0/15 Tasks
Study Docker fundamentals (containers, images, volumes)
Learn docker-compose for orchestration
Set up virtual machine with Docker
Create NGINX container with TLSv1.3
Create WordPress + php-fpm container
Create MariaDB container with database
Set up Docker volumes for persistence
Create custom Docker network
Write Dockerfiles (no ready-made images)
Configure environment variables (.env)
Set up domain name (login.42.fr)
Implement container restart policies
Bonus: Add Redis cache, FTP server, or static site
Test complete infrastructure deployment
Write comprehensive documentation
cpp5-9
Advanced C++: templates, STL containers, iterators, and algorithms
To-Do List
0/13 Tasks
CPP05: Master try/catch exception handling
CPP05: Implement bureaucrat and forms
CPP06: Learn static_cast, dynamic_cast, reinterpret_cast
CPP06: Implement scalar type conversions
CPP07: Master function templates
CPP07: Implement class templates
CPP08: Study STL containers (vector, stack, list)
CPP08: Implement custom iterators
CPP09: Master STL algorithms (sort, find, etc.)
CPP09: Implement Bitcoin exchange database
CPP09: Implement RPN calculator
Complete all exercises for modules 5-9
Pass all module evaluations
M6
Milestone 6 - Final Project
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transcendence
Real-time multiplayer Pong game with full web stack (frontend, backend, database)
To-Do List
0/20 Tasks
Choose tech stack (Django/NestJS/Rails backend)
Set up project structure and version control
Implement user authentication system
Add OAuth integration (42 API)
Design and implement database schema
Create user profile management system
Implement Pong game engine (Canvas/WebGL)
Add real-time multiplayer with WebSockets
Implement matchmaking system
Create chat system (channels, DMs)
Add friends/block system
Implement game history and statistics
Create leaderboard and ranking system
Add tournament system - Major Module
Implement 2FA security - Major Module
Add AI opponent - Major Module
Implement responsive design (mobile support)
Add advanced 3D graphics - Major Module
Deploy with Docker/Kubernetes
Complete all major modules (7+ required)
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