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From public static void main to ArrayLists and classes, Kuest explains your Java code and errors and has you trace it yourself.

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topics
10
Used in
AP Computer Science A
Typical level
High school and college CS1/CS2
Leads to
Data structures, Android, backend

See how Kuest teaches it

It asks before it tells, so you do the thinking and it sticks.

You: I have String a = new String("hi"); String b = new String("hi"); Why is a == b false?
Kuest: Let's think about what a and b actually hold. When you write new String("hi") twice, how many String objects exist?
You: Two, one for each new. They just have the same letters.
Kuest: Right. For objects, a variable holds a reference to where the object lives. So what is == comparing?
You: Whether a and b point to the same object, and they don't, so it's false.
Kuest: Exactly. What would you use if you want to know whether they contain the same text?
You: a.equals(b), which compares the characters, so it returns true.

For objects, == compares references and .equals() compares contents, so compare Strings with .equals().

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The method

How to study Java with Kuest

Java is strict about types and structure, so the fastest way in is tracing small programs by hand and reading every compiler error carefully. Write classes from scratch rather than copying templates, and come back to arrays, ArrayLists and object references every few days until they're automatic.

  1. Learn the core ideasTutor chat

    Ask about types, references or classes and answer Kuest's check questions before adding the next idea.

  2. Bring your compiler errorsSnap a photo

    Paste your code and the error or stack trace, or snap your screen, and Kuest helps you find the cause.

  3. Draw objects and referencesTeaching board

    See variables, objects and arrays drawn on the teaching board so references and null finally make sense.

  4. Trace and predictQuizzes

    Answer quizzes that show Java snippets and ask what prints or which line causes an error.

  5. Remember the APIFlashcards

    Review String, Math and ArrayList methods as spaced flashcards so you can write code without looking up syntax.

  6. Practice under timeMock exams

    Take timed mock exams with multiple choice and free-response code writing, then review what you missed.

What you'll cover

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  1. 01Program structure and outputWrite a class with a main method and print with System.out.println
  2. 02Primitive types and expressionsUse int, double and boolean and predict integer division and casting
  3. 03Strings and objectsCall String methods and compare objects with equals instead of ==
  4. 04Conditionals and loopsControl flow with if, while, for and enhanced for loops
  5. 05Writing classesCreate classes with private fields, constructors, getters and setters
  6. 06ArraysDeclare, fill and traverse arrays without going out of bounds
  7. 07ArrayLists and 2D arraysAdd, remove and traverse ArrayLists and loop through 2D arrays
  8. 08Inheritance and interfacesExtend classes, override methods and program to interfaces
  9. 09ExceptionsRead stack traces and handle errors with try, catch and finally
  10. 10Recursion, searching and sortingTrace recursive methods and implement binary search and simple sorts

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Helps you prepare for

  • AP Computer Science A
  • Intro to programming (CS1) and CS2 courses
  • Computer science finals

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