
If you're heading into AP Computer Science A and want to hit the ground running, this course is your launchpad.
Starts Wed, Jun 24
10:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions

Brian
4.4
Write and run Java programs using cloud-based and local IDEs including Replit, IntelliJ, and Eclipse
Declare and initialize variables using Java data types such as integers and doubles
Apply compound assignment operators and increment/decrement operators to manipulate values efficiently
Control program flow using `if` statements, `for` loops, and `while` loops
Generate and scale random numbers using `Math.random()` to simulate real-world scenarios like games and events
Use integer division and the modulo operator to solve remainder-based problems
Write clean, readable code with meaningful variable names and comments
Identify core object-oriented programming concepts including classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism

Hundreds of high school students have Brian Ding to thank for their college credits and acceptances. After all, Brian has taught every AP math and computer science class, in addition to serving as an AP computer science reader and grader, and a computer science instructor at Johns Hopkins. In his continued efforts to bring engaging STEM instruction to the masses, Brian even installed an e-Glass enabled teaching studio in his home–which he debuted to rave reviews for Varsity Tutors students and where he continues to help students ace their APs and learn to love math and computer science.
If you're heading into AP Computer Science A and want to hit the ground running, this course is your launchpad. Over multiple live sessions, you'll dive hands-on into Java — the language at the heart of the AP exam — writing real code from day one using tools like Replit, IntelliJ, and Eclipse. You'll master the core building blocks of programming: variables, data types, operators, control flow, loops, and random number generation using Java's Math library. By the end, you'll have a genuine foundation in Java syntax and an early peek at object-oriented programming concepts — so when your AP class begins, you're already ahead of the curve.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
free with a Varsity Tutors membership
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