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Best choice to prepare for exam out of these two

 
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Hello guys,

I got this book to prepare for the exam:
OCA: Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-808
https://www.amazon.co.uk/OCA-Certified-Associate-Programmer-1Z0-808/dp/1118957407/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3MZ1YAEW02KM19A3BQPD

And a friend recommended this course online:
https://www.udemy.com/learn-java-se-8-and-prepare-for-the-java-associate-exam/

Anyone has any recommendations? Which one should I go for?

TY -
 
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Welcome to the Ranch.

I have one simple preference - I always prefer reading materials (hard copies), does not consume battery and can carry with me always.

What is down to the content - we see a lot people here who read that book (your listed item 1) and identified as a good one. I read that book myself - so I could confirm that.
I haven't seen this online course (your listed item 2), so cannot comment on its content.
 
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TY for your answer!

I more of a hard copy kind of guy as well.
I'll probably go for that.
 
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Why choose? Why not purchase them both and use them as complementary resources?
 
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