Java is the fastest-growing programming language, with 1 million users currently, expected to grow to 4 million by 2004. The release of Java 2 has solidified Java's position as the premier Web programming language. Sun offers a popular certification exam, with two levels: programmer certification and developer certification. The exams are among the most challenging in the industry. Once programmers pass them, their salary potential and job prospects skyrocket.
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Sun Java certification is no picnic, so a thorough study guide is essential. Look no farther than The Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide for formal, structured preparation. This bulky title offers comprehensive coverage of the objectives you must master to pass both the Programmer's Exam and the more demanding Developer's Exam.
Written by a trio of Sun Java course instructors, this book uses a straightforward bottom-up approach, starting with core syntax of Java and moving into progressively graphical and more sophisticated aspects of development. The familiar textbook style makes the title very suitable for self-paced study even if you're not shooting for certification.
Each chapter includes a test and the answers are not just merely stated but explained. The authors use code snippets that are not overwhelming in length to keep their readers focused on the concept at hand. A large portion of the rear of the book is devoted to a Java 2 API reference and the CD-ROM features a test limit to help you get psyched for the big exam. If you've got the time and dedication to master the material, this fine guide is all you need to get Sun's stamp of approval as a developer. --Stephen W. Plain
Topics covered: Java language fundamentals, objects and classes, event management, components, graphical user interfaces, database integration, thread management and Remote Method Invocation (RMI).
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Here’s the book you need to prepare for the Java 2 Programmer′s and Developer′s exams. This Study Guide provides:
- In–depth coverage of every exam objective for the Programmer′s Exam for J2SE 1.4
- Hundreds of challenging practice questions
- Leading–edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, sample simulation questions, and the entire book on PDF
- Language fundamentals
- Operators and assignments
- Modifiers
- Converting and casting
- Flow control, exceptions, and assertions
- Objects and classes
- Threads
- The java.lang and java.util packages
- Swing components and events
- Layout managers
- Enhancing and extending the database
- Writing the network protocol
- Building the database server
- Connecting the client and server
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By jc
Format:Hardcover
I'm a little puzzled that people have complained that this book is no good for learning java. Given the title what did they expect? This book is not designed to teach you java, it is to help you pass the two Sun java certification exams and this it does in a clear and concise manner, unlike several other certification guides which are garbled, unclear and obviously written in a hurry. The book is large, but that is mainly because it covers both Programmers and the more in depth Developer exam, and although it could have been made smaller by squeezing more words onto every page I found the uncluttered page layouts much more conducive to absorbing the information. I would recommend this book to anyone taking the Sun Programmer exam (I haven't sat the developer one yet)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By "juveboy1"
Format:Hardcover
This is generally a good study guide for those interested in becoming Java certified programmers. The book is full of hints and tips, give or take a few typos. The more experienced programmers can skip some of the chapters(control flow is one of them). I am sure there are better books on the market so shop wisely.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This book has it all, even if you are not about to take the exam. Such is the case with me. I had learned lots of Java (using the books Core Java 2 vols 1-2) but was uncertain if I had learned enough to go for a job. I used this book to gain confidence that I indeed could easily pass the official exam and get the certificate.
But this book has lots of typos. In some of the first example code fragments you will see stuff that can confuse you, for example the code has a method called ReplaceMe(), yet the call goes to ChangeMe and a newbie might get confused. Then the text asks you what does the code print on line 7, but the println() is on line 4! Too much of this kinds of stuff... Otherwize a great and down-to-the-point text.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
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The book is no good at all. I've found few mistakes. Questions on the back of every chapter are far too easy and real exam is tough. I would not recommend buying. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great learning aid...
I found this book to be a great learning aid in preparation for the 1.4 Certification exam. It covered all the key units in enough detail, with some excelent self tests at the end... Read more
Published on 25 July 2003 by Tim Tennant
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but check out other books also
With two years Java experience, and using this book I did pass the exam, but only just. The book is ambiguous about what topics are in the exam and what aren't. In the 1. Read more
Published on 30 April 2003
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almost a good book....
This could easily have been a five star book - the authors write well and it clearly explains the topics it covers. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exelent book in most topics
I just passed the 1.4 test with a 88 pct score.
My main source for the study was this book.
It is very easy to read and the questions after each chapter is a great help... Read more
My main source for the study was this book.
It is very easy to read and the questions after each chapter is a great help... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2002 by "j1s1"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book - Could have been nearly perfect
The exam objectives are very well covered. However I'd have liked more questions at the end of each chapters.(7 questions about the threads is not enough). Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2002 by "jfhe"
3.0 out of 5 stars
A study guide - no more no less!
This book is an ideal foundation for attempting the Programmers Exam but is by no means the only source of material required. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2002 by Mr. I. Roberts
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book - Could have been nearly perfect.
This book covers 2 exams. I am talking about the first part of the book : 'Programmer exam'
This is exactly what you need to focus on what you need to know for the programmer... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2002 by "jfhe"
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I passed!
I bought two books (one of which was this one), read a whole bunch of stuff off the web and did countless mock exams. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2002
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Great book ! A must have to prepare you for the exam !
This is absolutely a great book. Very to the point and a lot of sample questions to prepare you for the real exam. You won't regret buying this one !
Published on 19 Dec 2001 by Emmanuel Lambert
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