For two weeks, the most advanced students from 42 Málaga Fundación Telefónica participated in an intensive full-stack development workshop led by Globant. The goal was to gain an initial exposure to the professional world of web development, working on both front-end and back-end aspects, and to better understand employment opportunities at companies seeking these types of profiles.
Throughout the program, participants were able to develop real-world tools that could be found in any work environment, giving them a firsthand look at the day-to-day responsibilities of a full-stack developer. In addition, this training opportunity was accompanied by a scholarship to continue their education at 42 Málaga Fundación Telefónica and choose the professional specialization that best aligns with their goals.
Frontend, Backend, and User Experience
The workshop placed special emphasis on the frontend—defined as all the visual aspects of a website: design, behavior, and user experience. Participants explored how a user interacts with the application—whether as an end customer or another type of user—and which technical decisions influence that interaction.
Several students noted that they learned how to set up frontend and backend components, connect them to databases, and deploy complete projects. They also mentioned the use of tools that allow them to quickly create the project structure using the necessary technologies, streamlining the typical workflow of a full-stack developer.
Modernizing the World: Docker and Artificial Intelligence
During the full-stack bootcamp with Globant, participants took part in intensive workshops on key tools such as Docker, which enabled them to develop the proposed projects. This type of technology is common in professional environments and helps students become accustomed to real-world workflows from the early stages of their learning.
The training also emphasizes the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into the day-to-day development process. In a world that changes so rapidly, it’s hard to find processes where AI can’t help improve efficiency, especially when it comes to repetitive tasks performed dozens of times a week.
The 42 Method as the Foundation of the Pool
One of the key distinguishing features of this experience is the combination of the 42 methodology with Globant’s practical focus on full-stack development. At 42 Málaga, students learn to code without classes or teachers, at their own pace and completely free of charge, developing a key skill: learning how to learn.
This philosophy ensures that the “pool” and the sessions with Globant are not just a technical introduction, but also training in adaptability, autonomy, and problem-solving. In short, a solid foundation of the knowledge acquired on campus, combined with full-stack skills, enables students to work on a project from start to finish—from A to Z—with much greater autonomy and professional versatility.
A Bridge to the Working World
Although the projects carried out at the pool are relatively short, they offer a very realistic glimpse of what work in the professional world would be like. In just two weeks, students gain an intensive introduction to front-end development, including the use of artificial intelligence both from the user’s perspective and on the development side.
The result is a set of knowledge and skills that will be vital for each student to achieve their professional goals in their future career as a full-stack developer. Summing up the experience, one participant notes that she has learned “a whole lot,” gained plenty of hands-on practice for future projects, and feels ready to continue delving deeper into the technologies covered during the course.
If you’re interested in experiencing a program like this—in collaboration with companies like Globant and leveraging the full power of the 42 method—you can find out how to start learning to code at your own pace, without classes or teachers, through a curriculum designed for the future of full-stack development here.
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