Study Guide Clarification..
John Bateman
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Posts: 320
posted 15 years ago
Hi
I'm biting the bullet and doing the SCJP Exam to get on the road to my Web and Architect Certs.
But, I purchased my Study books awhile ago and I was wondering if they are still valid.
I have the following.
1- Programmer's Guide to Java Certification (Mughsl snf Rasmussen) I bleieve it's the first edition. There's actually a blurb on the cover saying "Covers the Java 2 platform". This tells me it may be 'dated'.
2- Java 2 - Exam Prep (Brogden and Green) As an aside.. hey I know those names hehe.. This one is the Second Edition.
3- Java 2 - Exam Cram by Brodgen (1st Edition).
All feedback is welcome..
Thanks.
I'm biting the bullet and doing the SCJP Exam to get on the road to my Web and Architect Certs.
But, I purchased my Study books awhile ago and I was wondering if they are still valid.
I have the following.
1- Programmer's Guide to Java Certification (Mughsl snf Rasmussen) I bleieve it's the first edition. There's actually a blurb on the cover saying "Covers the Java 2 platform". This tells me it may be 'dated'.
2- Java 2 - Exam Prep (Brogden and Green) As an aside.. hey I know those names hehe.. This one is the Second Edition.
3- Java 2 - Exam Cram by Brodgen (1st Edition).
All feedback is welcome..
Thanks.
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luco zhao
Ranch Hand
Posts: 50
posted 15 years ago
I disagree -- this forum is an excellent resource -- but I don't think it should be your sole source of information. I'm using A Programmer's Guide to Java Certification. It, like any good certification book, will walk you through each section that is covered by the exam -- testing you with questions along the way -- if you have questions on particular topics you can post here... I think just reading through the forum would be too chaotic -- jumping from topic to topic never getting a complete view of the ENTIRE subject.
Originally posted by luco zhao:
I don't think we need any books for SCJP, this forum is enough for our preparations after you spend some time on reading/answering so many confused questions from all friends here. Any comments?
I disagree -- this forum is an excellent resource -- but I don't think it should be your sole source of information. I'm using A Programmer's Guide to Java Certification. It, like any good certification book, will walk you through each section that is covered by the exam -- testing you with questions along the way -- if you have questions on particular topics you can post here... I think just reading through the forum would be too chaotic -- jumping from topic to topic never getting a complete view of the ENTIRE subject.
John Bateman
Ranch Hand
Posts: 320
posted 15 years ago
Hehe..
I agree totally. A Book is a good structured trip through the various language issues.
I also think you'll notice from my profile I've been hangin out on the Ranch for awhile, I have the saddle sores to prove it, and won't be too shy to post my questions here.
I was more concerned that the cert books I have being complete and up to date. I did talk to a Sun rep this morning and they said that their exam covers JDK 1.2 only. They are in the works for making a JDK 1.4 cert that will be 'released' soon.
Personally I'm not too worried about passing, I've been doing Java for over 3 years, but, I have no AWT/Swing experience and was wondering if I had up to date info.
Apparrantly my books are still 'good'.
jumping from topic to topic never getting a complete view of the ENTIRE subject.[/QB]
Hehe..
I agree totally. A Book is a good structured trip through the various language issues.
I also think you'll notice from my profile I've been hangin out on the Ranch for awhile, I have the saddle sores to prove it, and won't be too shy to post my questions here.
I was more concerned that the cert books I have being complete and up to date. I did talk to a Sun rep this morning and they said that their exam covers JDK 1.2 only. They are in the works for making a JDK 1.4 cert that will be 'released' soon.
Personally I'm not too worried about passing, I've been doing Java for over 3 years, but, I have no AWT/Swing experience and was wondering if I had up to date info.
Apparrantly my books are still 'good'.
SOURCE CODE should be SURROUNDED by "code" tags.
John Bateman
Ranch Hand
Posts: 320
posted 15 years ago
Another comment..
This book is the king, I use it as a resource for all my junior programmers and not just for certification study.
"What's the point of Abstract vs Interface".
<me> "Read this" (throws the 'Programmers Guide' at the noob)
I'm using A Programmer's Guide to Java Certification. It, like any good certification book, will walk you through each section that is covered by the exam
Another comment..
This book is the king, I use it as a resource for all my junior programmers and not just for certification study.
"What's the point of Abstract vs Interface".
<me> "Read this" (throws the 'Programmers Guide' at the noob)
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