do we have to pass Developer exam?

[Fei Ng]

Do we have to pass the Developer Certification exam first then
Architect Certifition exam??

[Christophe Testi]

Not anymore.
You can go directly for Architect.
-Chris

[Fei Ng]

Originally posted by Christophe Testi:
Not anymore.
You can go directly for Architect.
-Chris

not anymore?? do u know why??

[Christophe Testi]

Until last June SUN had the following rule:
SCJP2 ---> SCJD2 ---> SCJEA
But they probably realized that this was not really coherent.
Being an Architect and a Developer are two very different jobs. Even if Architects used to be developers, I think the previous requirement was too restrictive.
-Chris

[Fei Ng]

thanks Christophe