Java Methods -AP Computer Science Books

Test Preparation
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<p>For anyone who took AP Com Sci with Textbook, WHAT BOOK DID YOU USE????? </p>

<p>I found Java Methods- <a href="https://secure.cnchost.com/skylit.com/onlineform.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;https://secure.cnchost.com/skylit.com/onlineform.html&lt;/a> - really the only textbook I could find on AP CS A/AB</p>

<p>Has anyone used this book? How good is it for AP CS? Also, does this book come with answers?? I can't find a teacher's editiion or something and I need the answers.</p>

<p>NOTE: Im selfstudying AP CS</p>

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<p>I studied from the Java How to Program (Deitel & Deitel) book. Although that book is very good for very fun and functional aspects of the language (graphics, games, GUIs, applets, animations, &c. &c) it is probably not the best for the advanced data structures of the Comp Sci AB test.</p>

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<p>bump .</p>

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<p>I used Java Software Solutions</p>

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<p>the one designed for AP?</p>

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<p>I used Barron's how to prepare for the AP CS A/AB advanced placement examination, Java Version, 2nd edition
THis is a realli great book to review from and study off of, It helped me out tremendously and i would recomend this book to everyone who wants a 5 on the ap exam. It worked for me!!!
By the way, the java method textbook realli suxs ass, i never once touched tht book the whole entire year! personaly tht book is a waste of your time.</p>

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<p>Java Methods is about 5 levels about the AP exam and will do nothing to help you pass it.</p>

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<p>Just get Be Prepared for the AP Computer Science Exam and Barron's AP Comp Sci book. Both will help you immensely. Basically, they're all you need.</p>

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<p>yea srry i thought u were talking about the java methods textbook tht is used in the class, but the the study book tht u have picked out and thts in ur URL is actually a realli good study aid, My teacher had tht book and we did some practice test off of tht book. I recomend u use tht book too, but i still would say tht the Barron's AP Comp Sci book is better !!</p>

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<p>*Barrons is good for review I know but I need a book to LEARN... like a textbook... which do you think is a good book for that? *</p>

<p>so far Java Method seems like the only good one. Java Software Solutions is also another choice but I hear the AP version sucks</p>

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<p>did anyone else here self study for AP CS?</p>

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<p>I used Princeton Review's book and thought it covered everything well.</p>

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<p><a href="http://6170.lcs.mit.edu/www-archive/Old-2004-Fall/nuke/modules.php%3fname=Handouts&type=lecture.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://6170.lcs.mit.edu/www-archive/Old-2004-Fall/nuke/modules.php%3fname=Handouts&type=lecture.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>mit lecture notes.</p>

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<p>Any other books that are really good if you want to LEARN the topics covered in AP Java?</p>

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<p>I am self-studying for AP comp science as well, Gandhiji...I am a little nervous; it seems like it will be difficult...I also would like to know a textbook that would help, besides the Barron guide...</p>

<p>How exactly is the AP comp science test (AB) structured? Is it mostly just programming concepts, in the Java language?</p>

<p>Also, how similar is Java to C++? I have heard the two languages are very similar...is it a bad idea to try to learn the methods using a C++ book and then switch over to Java, if those books are the only ones I have access to? (I have a lot of C++ books but no Java books.)</p>

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<p>tweetletwoot: At the moment, I'm only using Barrrons and an old Java Book that my dad gave me. I think the Java for Dummies and Idiots Guide to Java from your library are sufficent enough to learn the basics. However, the advances stuff -like the OOP stuff is what I'm gonna have trouble with ....</p>

<p>hey I added you to my MSN contact list. I'll talk to you soon</p>

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<p>C++ can do everything Java can (in terms of syntax) and then some. however, C++ has some different structures and abilities (i.e. the ability to use pointers) that Java doesn't have. if you want to learn general methods, you can do that with C++ and be fine, because the syntax is basically the same. however, you need to get used to not using pointers and references with java before you take the AP test.</p>

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<p>Lakshya, are you also self-studying for the AP CS test?</p>

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<p>"Fundamentals of Java-Comprehensive Edition" by Lambert and Osborne.
That's what our APCS class is using. While it is designed for an AP course, it doesn't seem to mention the AP test at all in the text book. Nonetheless, i suppose it is as good as the next book for learning java.</p>