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Data Abstraction

Ben Davis

Ben Davis

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Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers AP Pseudocode lists, including: list basics (elements, indices starting at 1), creating lists (filled, empty, copied), and data abstraction with lists. It emphasizes using lists for simplified data representation and manipulation. The guide also highlights strings as lists of characters, common exam pitfalls, and provides practice questions.

#AP Computer Science Principles: Lists - Your Ultimate Guide

Hey there, future AP CSP master! Let's get you prepped for anything the exam throws your way, especially when it comes to lists. Think of this as your late-night study buddy, here to make sure everything clicks. 😎

#Lists in AP Pseudocode: The Basics

#What's a List?

In AP Pseudocode, a list is like a container that holds multiple values. These values are called elements. Each element has a specific position in the list, known as its index.

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  • Elements: Individual values within the list (e.g., value1, value2, value3).
  • Index: The position of an element in the list. Crucially, in AP Pseudocode, list indices start at 1, not 0! 💡
Key Concept

Remember, AP Pseudocode lists start at index 1, unlike Python which starts at 0. This is a common source of errors!

#Creating Lists

You can create lists in a few ways:

  1. **Fill...
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🎉 What is a list in AP Pseudocode?

A single value container

A container that holds multiple values

A function that prints values

A variable that holds string values only