# 1. Identify the archive ls -la # Look for something like: something.tar.gz, src.tgz, or source.zip ls -la ~ Does ~/bin/ exist? No? Good. You'll create it. 3. Test your shell echo $SHELL Usually /bin/bash or /bin/zsh. Your script must be compatible. Phase 2: Directory Strategy Since you have no root, you will install everything locally. The standard 42 exam expects you to use $HOME/.local or ~/bin .
Create the following script. Save it as install (no extension). Make it executable: chmod +x install . exam 42 rank 02 install
You can retake the exam every two weeks. The install exercise is a fixed pattern. Once you automate the process in a 15-line script, it becomes your easiest point. it becomes your easiest point.