AP Computer Science Principles

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles exploring computational thinking and programming.

Introduction to Computational ThinkingProgramming BasicsAlgorithms and Problem Solving
Data Structures and AbstractionThe Internet and CybersecurityImpacts of Computing
Making Your First AppProgramming in Daily LifeCollaborative Computing Projects
Breaking Down ProblemsReading Questions Carefully
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Practical Applications

Programming in Daily Life

Where You Use Programming Without Realizing

Programming skills pop up everywhere! They help you automate tasks, analyze data, and even have fun.

Everyday Uses

  • Automating repetitive tasks (like renaming files).
  • Creating simple calculators or converters.
  • Scraping information from the web for a project.

Why It Matters

Even if you don’t become a professional programmer, knowing some code can help you be more efficient and creative in your daily life.

Examples

  • Using a script to organize photos by date.

  • Building a personal budget tracker in a spreadsheet.

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Collaborative Computing Projects