student query urgent please

[hansika motwani]

Is Head first java 2nd edition is the latest one or are there any upcoming editions in the market ..i did find 2nd edition of kathy and 4th edition of thinking in java in the bookstall ..Are they the last ones ...please let me know ..will 2nd edition of head first java and 4 th edition of kathy will cover java 6.0 ?

I do have one more doubt ..i would like to know after scjp there are many certifications like scjd ,scwcd,scbcd,scdjws,scmad..please let me know that after scjp
1)does one has to sit for all to write scea ..

2)if one intends to write all what is the order of preparation ?
i mean scwcd then scbcd then scdjws..or could it be random selection

3)which one has more craze and value in the market .which one could be the better one after scjp ?

4) can you explain the syllabi of each?

5) can we do any one among these after scjp or is there any order for it according to sun ..

6) please specify which one could be the better order after scjp even in terms of digestion of subject ? like first abc's then words then sentences then grammar as in our real life?


please reply

[Justin Rundle]

1)does one has to sit for all to write scea ..
The simple answer is no, but here�s a link for you to pursue to get a better understanding of the Java Certification program, http://www.sun.com/training/certification/java/index.xml.

2)if one intends to write all what is the order of preparation?
i mean scwcd then scbcd then scdjws..or could it be random selection
Following on from the above answer there is no specific order, more so each certification offer different aspects of Java technology. For example if you are currently working in a web development environment and you want to further your skills then the SCWCD best suites your requirement, but again this decision is entirely up to you.

3)which one has more craze and value in the market .which one could be the better one after scjp?
As per above answer this decision is based upon your current skill set and the skill set you wish to acquire.

4) can you explain the syllabi of each?
Now you�re being lazy, the forum is here to assist you, not to do it for you, here is the link again to the Java Certification Overview: http://www.sun.com/training/certification/java/index.xml.

5) can we do any one among these after scjp or is there any order for it according to sun
Yes, the SCJP is the prerequisite for all other certifications.

[Bert Bates]

Justin,

You have my admiration!

Bert