More Than IT Schools: The Remarkable Buildings of 42 Campuses
When we say that 42 is an IT school like no other, we mean it! Aside from the obvious (no teachers, no lectures, no tuition fees, approach based on peer-learning) and the unique atmosphere of tolerance, eagerness to learn, creativity and mutual assistance that one can experience on any campus, many of our campuses can also stun you for very different reasons. In fact, ever since going international and growing our network, we have made a habit of setting up shop in buildings with as much personality as our pedagogy. Several of our campuses are destinations in their own right, worth a visit even without writing a line of code. Here’s a tour of some of our most remarkable campuses.
10 Must-Read Coding/IT-Related Books According to 42’s Team
It’s summertime on most of our campuses, and who says “summer” necessarily implies summer reads! Looking for your next read? We’ve gathered 10 favorites from the 42 team’s bookshelves, for you to indulge in over the next few weeks.
Know the Lore: Why 42 & Where Does it Come From?
“Ok, this is a cool school and model, but why is it called 42? It is a weird name for an IT school, isn’t it?” Anyone working for 42 or one of its campuses will have heard these remarks. And to be fair, that is reassuring. “42” is certainly not a common name for a school, and beyond the name itself, the school comes with an incredibly rich lore and insider lingo that could have scared off decoding genius Alan Turing himself. So why 42, and where does this lore come from? A few explanations.
