Java 2 Exam Cram, 2nd Edition is the updated and revised version of the best selling Java 2 Exam Cram. This highly acclaimed and well-recognized study guide provides an intense preparation program for programmers gearing up for the Sun Certified Java Programmer, Java 2 exam (310-025). The book's well organized, concise layout provides thorough coverage of test content and objectives like learning Java language fundamentals, creating Java classes, building GUIs with the AWT Components, and working with flow control and exceptions. Includes the proven Exam Cram features of helpful hints and tips, test taking strategies, realistic case studies, tear-out cram sheets, and challenging practice questions.
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Written for the new or experienced Java developer seeking Sun programmer certification, Java 2 Exam Prep provides a concise and quite thorough review of the nuts-and-bolts of the Java programming language, along with an appealing mix of review questions and hands-on exercises.
The tour of the Java programming language provided in Java 2 Exam Prep naturally centres on the basics needed to complete certification. You'll get all the required details here, including everything from key words, data types and arrays to designing classes and using built-in API's like AWT, Swing and network classes.
But it's the review test questions that are probably the distinguishing feature of this book. Each chapter presents about twenty review questions. (Earlier sections generally have more and later sections have a few less.) By the end of the book, any reader who carefully works through these problems will have a definite leg up on the certification exam. While other review books certainly provide sample Java questions, the range of quizzed material in Java 2 Exam Prep is a standout.
Each chapter also has short hands-on exercises. After reading about basic concepts and necessary API's, and trying out the test questions, you can discover possible holes in your Java knowledge. The exercises let you build knowledge in weaker areas. The layout of each chapter lets you concentrate on those areas that need the most work.
If the format of Java 2 Exam Prep is a winner, its pleasant tone and clearly presented review of essential material can help bring blurry topics into focus. Though the Java certification exams themselves are known for their sometimes arcane detail, the up-front style of Java 2 Exam Prep may be just what you need to review Java successfully and earn Java certification. --Richard Dragan, Amazon.com
Topics covered: The Java certification process, Java data types, installing the JDK, flow control, exceptions, arrays, class design, patterns, garbage collection, thread programming, AWT and JFC/Swing basics, layout managers, event handling, AWT and Java 2D graphics API's, I/O, SmartCards and servlet fundamentals.
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Bill Brogden (Austin, Texas) is a full time programmer and author with over 20 years of experience. Bill is an expert in several programming languages and currently focuses on the Java language, of which he has written five books. He has also developed the script-driven Java-based architecture for LANWright's online course delivery engines that is used to provide practice tests on a wide range of subjects.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By amauro
Format:Paperback
Sometimes you find authors that know how to teach Java to all kind of people. This is one of that books. Is writen for all readers, including non-programmers. This book makes you feel sure and you feel that you are preparing to the exam while learning Java. I'm doing it (preparing and learning, I'm a newbie) and I'm very happy. The author sometimes advices you about important things like a friend. A very important thing is that you can write him to ask about a chapter and he always reply. I don't want to say that is the best book, but I like it, and is very easy to read (and I'm Spanish translating it!!!).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I passed 1st time and I owe a lot to this book. This book is very concise and ideal for your final exam preparations. It targets key topics and trick questions very well..no waffle. However it must be understood that this book is NOT a study guide, it is a supplement (a point lost on some reviewers). A quick 15 minute read of this book can drive home a large amount of information. This book is intended to be read over and over again till the points stick.. try doing that with a study guide!
With regards certification.. don't get too hung up on the applied topics( Threads,IO etc ..) as they only count for a small percentage of the questions each...however you must know the basics by heart or the exam will punish you... Good luck!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
(Easily) Passed my SCJP exam last night using this book. Does require you to have strong grounding in Java, the AWT section, and Collections section are especially brief (needed background reading in Core Java Fundamentals book). Sample questions are excellent though, and teach you to look for trick questions which are very common in the exam.
On-line sample exam is also excellent and very close to the actual paper.
I would strongly recommend this book for anyone preparing for this exam.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Readable but light in some areas
I used this book and passed the exam but I felt the book was a little lightweight on one or two areas, including Threading and I/O classes. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2001 by BRIDGES
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not nearly as good or comprehensive as Ivor Horton's book
I recently passed my Java 2 exam, but I felt that this book, although a concise list of useful topics, was not really as useful as the other in the examcram range. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superbly concise; wonderful cramming material.
As Mr Brogden himself states, this is not the book for you if you want a complete guide to prepare yourself fully for the exam. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2001 by P. Anderson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Look elsewhere.
Read the book twice, took the books mock test (got 56%). Studied more but I never get more than 60% in any of the mocks available. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2000 by kwright@bigfoot.com
4.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding book to cram with, but it really is a cram.
I used this book almost exclusively and it helped me pass confidently. As the book title states it is for cramming, it is concise and to the point. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
good book for those experienced with Java
Passsed the exam with this book, the references to web sites with other test questions in the book, and the practice exams from the Java 1.1 Boone book. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent cram book
The book is for what it states (Exam cram). If you pass themock exam at the end of this book you would be gauranteed to pass the real one. Worth it! By the way I passed !!!
Published on 30 Aug 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
A quick study guide for experienced developers...
I used this book as my only study guide for the java 2 exam.. I've developed in Java since the alpha days, and done some very large projects with it, yet this book still covered... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does exactly what it says on the tin
This is an excellent book for what it sets out to achieve. I used the Roberts, Heller and Ernest book also and passed the exam with 78%. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well written; nice balance
I found this certification guide enjoyable to read and a big help -especially in the section after each chapter that aids in reinforcing that paricular topic. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 1999
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