divya anand wrote:hi all,
Im learning java and would like to take up the java certification exam. I jus want to know which one of the two, headfirst java or scjp java 6 is good to start with..
It depends on how much time do you have at your disposal AND how much you already know about Java. I think that to GTFC (get the fine certification :-) study the scjp java 6 guide is a must. If you are not at least a bit confident with the language it's a very good choice to start from the beginning, headfirst Java. I say that because too many times I found myself looking here and there trying to gather information on basic concepts (time wasted) that a beginner book would have surely treated.
Hope this help, good luck!