Some students waste time on a level 03 they can't solve → missing easy points from level 00–01.
Prototype: void ft_swap(int *a, int *b);
Goal: Swap the values of two integers using pointers.
Common pitfall: Students pass integers directly instead of addresses, or they fail to use a temporary variable.
Given the specificity of your query, if you have more details about the exam (like specific topics, format, etc.), I could offer more targeted advice.
Beyond the technical checklist, Exam 01 is a lesson in:
If you get ft_range or ft_ultimate_range, take a deep breath.
int *ft_range(int min, int max) int *range; int i; int size;if (min >= max) return (NULL); size = max - min; range = (int *)malloc(sizeof(int) * size); if (!range) return (NULL); i = 0; while (min < max) range[i] = min; min++; i++; return (range);
Based on hundreds of Piscine alumni reports, here is the optimal timeline for the 4 hours.
Exam 01 is not just a test of C; it is a test of composure. The environment is designed to be hostile.
The Golden Piscine Rule: "If you are stuck, write a write."
Even if you cannot solve the complex recursion, can you print the arguments? Can you write a specific character? Partial points are not awarded, but simply seeing any output (even wrong output) breaks the psychological paralysis. Once you see output, you can debug.