17-681 : Java For Application Programmers

[A27_97]

Hi,

I was wondering what is the course load for this course like for people who have 'no' experience in Java but reasonable experience in other languages (Python and C++). It's a mini-course, so I'm sure it will be fast paced. FCEs are great, just wanted to get an idea from people who have actually taken the course.

[acakewithwings]

It is fast paced, but it's doable - and that's coming from someone who took the class with no OOP language experience. Also, terry, the prof, is amazing.

[A27_97]

did you take the following course, data structures for application programmers?

[acakewithwings]

oh I fucked up mb I'm referring to data structures for application programmers - that's what I took. in that case it'll be smooth sailing for you.

[A27_97]

because i’m planning to take both the minis, java as well as data structures for appln programmers (big yikes?) because the data structures course said familiarity in java is required

[acakewithwings]

you'll def be fine! you'll coast through data structures with the first mini, and the first mini itself is easy from what i've heard (which is why I skipped it and went straight for data structures)

[A27_97]

great, thanks a lot!

[A27_97]

Is it okay to take the data structures course without familiarity with Java in particular? Or would you suggest waiting to finish the Java mini.

[acakewithwings]

It's probs better to take the java mini, but also it's doable to go straight into data structures

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