: When a student believes they have solved the current assignment, they push their code to a local Git repository and type grademe . The Examshell immediately triggers an automated grading script (often referred to as the Moulinette or its local variant).
Failure is normalized. It’s not shameful — it’s data.
Examshell operates on a dynamic, level-based progression system:
Log into the exam computer with login: exam , password: exam . Then, in a terminal, type kinit <your_intra_username> and your intra password, followed by the magic command examshell . 42 Examshell
: Use git add , git commit , and git push to send your code to the server.
Tracks your score, current level, and remaining time. How the Examshell Workflow Works
: Once authenticated, the exam timer starts, and your first level assignment is revealed. Navigating the Workspace : When a student believes they have solved
If your code passes 99 out of 100 test cases but fails on a single obscure edgecase (like passing a NULL pointer or an empty string), you receive a for that exercise.
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: Exercises are assigned randomly at each level to ensure integrity. Automated Grading It’s not shameful — it’s data
Because the exam is practical and fast-paced, passive learning is not enough. You must practice the actual environment.
Before the exam starts, you must book your seat via the 42 Intra. Once at your assigned cluster computer, you reboot the machine into the dedicated exam environment. You will be prompted to enter your Intra login and a specific exam password provided by the staff or the system. 2. The Interface