For AP CS courses, consider using the linked Java API that only contains the subset of classes and methods that the AP course uses. Next Check out the API developed by Owen Astrachan, available at http://www.cs.duke.edu/csed/ap/subset/doc. Other Tips By Other Tips By College Board's AP Computer Science Teacher’s Guide Tags AP A Java Development Methods External Source Tips from Deborah Power Carter The College Board’s AP Computer Science Teacher’s Guide.