(noun) A very fun class offered to high school students in which you learn how to create computer programs. You learn how a computer works, and how to tell a computer to make your life easier. You also learn how programmers create video games. Much of the year is spent playing Warcraft III or Starcraft, instead of coding, as most of your classmates have a vast knowledge of Java, C++ and HTML already and just take the class as a break or as college credit. The AP test in computer science consists of meaningless, non-applicable multiple choice questions that account for 50% of your score, while the other 50% actually tests your knowledge of java, but writing prgrams that no one would use in the real world.
"So how's your AP Computer Science class?"
"It's awesome! We didnt do anything all period, we just played Warcraft III"
"It's awesome! We didnt do anything all period, we just played Warcraft III"
by samuraichikx June 6, 2009
A programming class that also emphasizes object-oriented programming methods, algorithms, and problem solving. Also you try to learn something useful but your teacher leaves half-way through the semester, so your old Computer Programming teach with zero experience takes over and helps in no way possible. You try your best to pass but no matter what, you're going to fail.
Jacob: You do the AP Computer Science homework?
Kyle: Haha what homework?
Nick: Why even do it? No one is passing with this goof teaching the class.
Kyle: Haha what homework?
Nick: Why even do it? No one is passing with this goof teaching the class.
by nobrows April 28, 2017
A completely useless class that was created basically so that the College Board can earn an extra buck. The class has not been accepted by any popular colleges or universities currently, as the class is completely based off of logic puzzles and nothing useful. AP Computer Science Principles does not have any learning base within it, since literally all of the practice questions can be answered by someone with no coding experience whatsoever. Basically, if you want a completely unenriching, free, and pointless hour tacked on to your schedule, then sign up for this class.
John- "Only half the kids killed themselves in AP Computer Science Principles today!"
Billy- "What!?! Only half!?!"
Billy- "What!?! Only half!?!"
by crusty carl May 29, 2016
by Fakenameliol March 6, 2018