AP Computer Science A Course and Exam Description

These flashcards cover key concepts from the AP Computer Science A course, focusing on programming in Java, computational thinking, and related definitions.

AP Computer Science A

A course designed to provide students with a foundation in computer science concepts through programming in Java.

Computational Thinking Practices

Core skills that students develop to enhance their problem-solving capabilities in computer science.

Object-oriented Programming

A programming paradigm based on the concept of 'objects', which can contain data and code.

Java Quick Reference

A summary sheet containing accessible methods from the Java library that may be included on the AP Exam.

ArrayList

A resizable array implementation provided by Java Collections Framework that allows dynamic array manipulation.

Encapsulation

An object-oriented programming concept that restricts direct access to some of an object's components and can prevent the accidental modification of data.

Constructor

A special method used to initialize objects in Java.

Recursion

A programming technique where a method calls itself to solve a smaller instance of the same problem.

Algorithm

A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem.

Data Abstraction

The concept of hiding the complex reality while exposing only the necessary parts.