Hello John,
I'm just started to study for the SCWCD exam, but I'm trying to follow the same techniques I used ono the
SCJP exam preparation (which I scored 98%, so I think it worked).
- First of all I just read from start to finish to take a first glance of the topics included.
- Then, I re-read the chapter taking notes, sometimes just copying tables, method signatures, class diagrams in my own formatting preferences to better memorize them. Similar but a little bit simpler then the mindmaps you mentioned.
- After that I write some code to practice the chapter subjects.
- Finally I answer the chapter questions and other questions related to it on the Internet.
By the way, I'm using the "SCWCD Study Guide, second edition" instead of Head First. I don't have a strong position about which is the better.
Regards,
Alexandre.
[ August 08, 2005: Message edited by: Alexandre Cervieri ]