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Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!

Written by two of the lead developers of the Java SE Programmer Exam, OCP Java SE 6 Programmer Practice Exams is filled with more than 260 realistic practice questions to prepare you for this challenging exam. To help you understand this material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all official objectives for Exam 310-065 and is the perfect companion to SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Study Guide.

Covers all OCP Java SE 6 Programmer exam topics, including:

• Declarations and Access Control
• Object Orientation
• Assignments
• Operators
• Flow Control, Exceptions, and Assertions
• Strings, I/O, Formatting, and Parsing
• Generics and Collections
• Inner Classes
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• Development

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Agile Java™ Development With Spring, Hibernate and Eclipse is a book about robust technologies and effective methods which help bring simplicity back into the world of enterprise Java development. The three key technologies covered in this book, the Spring Framework, Hibernate and Eclipse, help reduce the complexity of enterprise Java development significantly. Furthermore, these technologies enable plain old Java objects (POJOs) to be deployed in light-weight containers versus heavy-handed remote objects that require heavy EJB containers. This book also extensively covers technologies such as Ant, JUnit, JSP tag libraries and touches upon other areas such as such logging, GUI based debugging, monitoring using JMX, job scheduling, emailing, and more. Also, Extreme Programming (XP), Agile Model Driven Development (AMDD) and refactoring are methods that can expedite the software development projects by reducing the amount of up front requirements and design; hence these methods are embedded throughout the book but with just enough details and examples to not sidetrack the focus of this book. In addition, this book contains well separated, subjective material (opinion sidebars), comic illustrations, tips and tricks, all of which provide real-world and practical perspectives on relevant topics. Last but not least, this book demonstrates the complete lifecycle by building and following a sample application, chapter-by-chapter, starting from conceptualization to production using the technology and processes covered in this book. In summary, by using the technologies and methods covered in this book, the reader will be able to effectively develop enterprise-class Java applications, in an agile manner!

Customer Reviews (46)

I want my money back
As you have probably read from other reviews, this book is very difficult to follow because its so poorly written. If you told me that the author just sat down and winged it when he wrote this book, I would reply that "it shows". I don't know what I was thinking ordering a book without reading the reviews. Will never happen again. I buy a lot of programming books and this is the worst by far, so much that I actually feel entitled to a refund.

java, agile, hibernate
i did not finish the book yet, but it seams good from the begining, i will be back later to to put more information about it, but still worth the price, good luck

Steps for getting sample code to work
I entered a rating of 4 because I just got the book and have just started reading the first chapter.However, I had no problem getting the sample code to run right off the bat.Since there were complaints about that, I thought I'd revisit the steps here.

First note that you can download the code without registering by going to the author's web site [...]

You'll have to install Tomcat and Ant before you can run the sample code.After these are installed, unzip the downloaded author's code.Go to the timex subdirectory.Edit local.properties, changing the first line to your deployment directory [...].On a command line in the same directory, execute "ant deploy".You now have to start the database server.To do this, execute: ant -f timexhsqldb.xml hsqldm

Finally you have to start the web application server if you haven't already done so.You'll need to open another command line window because the window in which the database server is running is occuppied until you decide to shut this server down.Given where I installed Tomcat, for me this was as simple as executing: /usr/local/tomcat/bin/startup.sh.But no matter where you installed it, just go to Tomcat's bin directory and execute either startup.sh (for UNIX) or startup.bat (for Windows).When you are done running the author's web application, entering CTRL-C from the command line where the database server is running will stop it.To stop Tomcat, go to its bin directory and execute the shutdown command.

General Overview of Agile Java Development
I felt like the book basically defines terminology and gives a broad overview of the three technologies. I agree with the reviews that said he tried to do too much, in this book.One solution would have been to drop the Eclipse section, thus giving him more space to write about Hibernate and Spring. Besides everything about Eclipse is well documented, for free.I also agree with the reviews that did not like his writing style. I feel that when I am just begining to learn about something new, I don't want to read about all of the exceptions. Only after I know the basics, would the exceptions be helpfull.However, I did get enough general information to begin learning Hibernate and Spring, through other books. That in combination with the fact that the book was heavily discounted, enabled me to feel like I didn't do too bad. I am afraid if I would have paid full price I might have dropped the rating to one star.The cost benefit ratio would have been different.

More a Manifesto for Agile Development than a tutorial...
This book tries to cover too many things. The book is more a Manifesto for Agile Development from an experienced programmer than a technical book.

Thus this small book misses all the details any technical person would like to see. The book is definitely not a comprehensive API guide to Spring or Hibernate, nor does it intend to be. The author repeatedly said : "more to come later" or "we'll see this in later chapter" etc. But that moment never arrived...

The books can be used to get an overall idea for a manager or a programmer who is totally a newbie to the concepts.

The more interesting part is on Agile Development where it seems to be a Manifesto but definitely not a tutorial. ... Read more

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This self-study exam preparation guide for the SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Exam 310-065 certification exam contains everything you need to test yourself and pass the Exam. All Exam topics (like looping constructs and variables, how well a programmer has understood the language constructs)are covered and insider secrets, complete explanations of all SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Exam 310-065 subjects, test tricks and tips, numerous highly realistic sample questions, and exercises designed to strengthen understanding of SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Exam 310-065 concepts and prepare you for exam success on the first attempt are provided.

Can you imagine valuing a book so much that you send the author a "Thank You" letter?

Tens of thousands of people understand why this is a worldwide best-seller. Is it the authors years of experience? The endless hours of ongoing research? The interviews with those who failed the exam, to identify gaps in their knowledge? Or is it the razor-sharp focus on making sure you don't waste a single minute of your time studying any more than you absolutely have to? Actually, it's all of the above.

This book includes new exercises and sample questions never before in print. Offering numerous sample questions, critical time-saving tips plus information available nowhere else, this book will help you pass the SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Exam 310-065 exam on your FIRST try.

Up to speed with the theory? Buy this. Read it. And Pass the SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Exam 310-065 Exam.

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Customer Reviews (1)

What is this?
This book must be designed as notes for a course. In fact it says that "This book is not a replacement for completing the course.". I guess they mean any accredited course but they don't say. It's just a list of topics in the test with no explanations and some sample questions. I feel very ripped off. ... Read more

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Programmers, Developers and students who want to write portable applications using the latest techniques from Java experts. Programmers who want to master the material tested on the offical Sun Java Certification exam will make this their book of choice. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

This is the best book for starting to learn Java
Most accurate. Most comprehensive. Unfortunately it is now out of print and I really do not know why they have not produced an updated edition for the Java 2 and 3/ Enterprise platforms?!

Excellent way to learn Java if you already know C++ and OOP
By reading this book and doing most of its exercises, I became a knowledgeable Java programmer.

I think that this book is very good if you want to be are a real professional Java programmer.The explanations arevery deep, and with all the text in the book there is hardly any detailthat is written more then once.

While learning from the book, I feltthat the writers have invested a huge amount of energy making theexplanations exact and clear.

I would like to thank the authors forwriting this book.

-Maor

This book leverages your C++ knowledge in the Java space
Wigglesworth and Lumby do an outstanding job of introducing Java in the context of C++. Liberally scattered through the book are highlighted sections titled "Moving from C++" which compare the Java materialjust presented to the equivalent (or similar) constructs in C++. A tutorialon IBM's Visual Age for Java is also included, as is a CD which includesall the exercises and solutions. For any C++ programmer who has beenwondering how or when to make the jump to Java, now is the time to do itwith the help of this excellent book.

A good book to quick start yourself into Java programming
This book has a good mix of both in-depth information and handy references that call out specific points of interest.This allows one to skim easily and then focus in on areas of interest.

Excellent resource from C++ programmers
My primary motivation for buying this book was because I wanted to learn Java quickly -- taking advantage of what I already knew from C++.

Well, I got my money's worth!The book presents the Java language verythoroughly, while at the same time, providing me the ability to just focuson C++/Java differences or similarities.

I found the "Moving fromC++" tips very useful, as well as the tables that quickly summarizethe language differences. The exercises section is also useful to make surethat I got the main points of the chapter.

Overall, this book iswell-written and organized. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (3)

hardly used it in my learning journy
When I bought this book I was beginning Java, now I am reasonably proficient.I rarely consulted this book in this journey.

Whenever I wanted to know something simple, this book was no help.

This book is OK, but I can't quite see where it useful. It wasn't useful for me as an amateur beginner as I gravitated towards the net or fully fledged Java books, and I very much doubt it would be useful for seasoned programmers.

Beautiful and well written book
Java Phrasebook is a beautiful, well written book containing 100's of phrases which will help the reader to accomplish common tasks in Java. This book is for intermediate Java developers as well as developers who are new to Java.
The author assumes you have previous knowledge of Java and you are ready to program in Java; don't worry he has included references to various web sites (mostly Sun) throughout the book for additional information you might need.

The book covers JDK 5.0 and is not a Java language tutorial or introduction or even a reference to the Java language.

Personally, I found this book very easy to read, and carry; it fits in my purse. I do agree with what the author suggests; if your goal is to get a deeper understanding of a specific technology, this is not the book you are looking for.
On the other hand, this book should be very helpful for those who need to brush up some phrases before an Interview or even to those who teach Java courses.
I had seen foreign language phrase books earlier, this was the first technical phrasebook I read, and if you are indeed looking for one, I highly recommend this for Java.

A different kind of Java reference book
This is a very odd approach for a Java reference book. The idea is that, if you are in a foreign country and cannot speak the language, "phrasebooks" for that language, showing you how to say common phrases without having to study the language in detail, are very helpful. That is true. However, those people who find such phrasebooks useful tend to board a plane and go home in a few weeks, with no real further use for the language. The problem is, how many times is that true in programming?Either you need to know the entire programming language, or you don't. This book is an attempt to use the same phrasebook approach for Java. In the beginning, it does a pretty good job of stating basic things you need to know such as setting up your environment, compiling from the command line, etc. that are usually not clearly stated in books that teach you the full-blown language. However, don't expect it to teach you the language. It might make a good reference for showing novices certain basics and maybe even experienced programmers might find it useful for a few useful "recipes" and tricks, but I found The Java Cookbook much more helpful and comprehensive in its coverage. The book's biggest weakness is it skips over the specific issue of object-orientation in Java. The following is the table of contents:

Chapter 1. The Basics
Compiling a Java Program; Running a Java Program;
Setting the Classpath;

Chapter 2. Interacting with the Environment
Getting Environment Variables; Setting and Getting System Properties; Parsing Command-Line Arguments;

Chapter 3. Manipulating Strings
Comparing Strings; Searching For and Retrieving Substrings;Processing a String One Character at a Time; Reversing a String by Character;Reversing a String by Word; Making a String All Uppercase or All Lowercase; Trimming Spaces from the Beginning or End of a String; Parsing a Comma-Separated String;

Chapter 4. Working with Data Structures
Resizing an Array ;Iterating Over a Collection; Creating a Mapped Collection; Sorting a Collection; Finding an Object in a Collection; Converting a Collection to an Array;

Chapter 5. Dates and Times
Finding Today's Date; Converting Between Date and Calendar Objects; Printing Date/Time in a Given Format; Parsing Strings into Dates; Adding to or Subtracting from a Date or Calendar; Calculating the Difference Between Two Dates; Comparing Dates; Finding the Day of Week/Month/Year or Week Number; Calculating Elapsed Time;

Chapter 6. Pattern Matching with Regular Expressions
Regular Expressions in Java; Finding Matching Text Using a Regular Expression; Replacing Matched Text; Finding All Occurrences of a Pattern; Printing Lines Containing a Pattern; Matching Newlines in Text;

Chapter 7. Numbers
Checking Whether a String Is a Valid Number; Comparing Floating Point Numbers; Rounding Floating Point Numbers; Formatting Numbers; Formatting Currencies; Converting an Integer to Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal;
Generating Random Numbers; Calculating Trigonometric Functions; Calculating a Logarithm;

Chapter 8. Input and Output
Reading Text from Standard Input; Writing to Standard Output; Formatting Output; Opening a File by Name; Reading a File into a Byte Array; Reading Binary Data; Seeking in a File; Reading a JAR or Zip Archive; Creating a Zip Archive;

Chapter 9. Working with Directories and Files
Creating a File; Renaming a File or Directory; Deleting a File or Directory; Changing File Attributes; Getting the Size of a File; Determining if a File or Directory Exists; Moving a File or Directory; Getting an Absolute Filename Path from a Relative Filename Path; Determining if a Filename Path is a File or Directory; Listing a Directory; Creating a New Directory;

Chapter 10. Network Clients
Contacting a Server; Finding IP Addresses and Domain Names; Handling Network Errors; Reading Text; Writing Text; Reading Binary Data; Writing Binary Data; Reading Serialized Data; Writing Serialized Data; Reading a Web Page via HTTP;

Chapter 11. Network Servers
Creating a Server and Accepting a Request; Returning a Response; Returning an Object; Handling Multiple Clients; Serving HTTP Content;

Chapter 12. Sending and Receiving Email
Overview of JavaMail API; Sending Email Sending MIME Email; Reading Email

Chapter 13. Database Access
Connecting to a Database via JDBC; Sending a Query via JDBC; Using a Prepared Statement; Retrieving Results of a Query; Using a Stored Procedure;

Chapter 14. Using XML
Parsing XML with SAX; Parsing XML with DOM; Using a DTD to Verify an XML Document; Creating an XML Document with DOM; Transforming XML with XSLT;

Chapter 15. Using Threads;
Starting a Thread; Stopping a Thread;Waiting For a Thread to Complete; Synchronizing Threads; Pausing a Thread; Listing All Threads;

Chapter 16. Dynamic Programming Through Reflection
Getting a Class Object; Getting a Class Name; Discovering Class Modifiers; Finding Superclasses; Determining the Interfaces Implemented by a Class; Discovering Class Fields;Discovering Class Constructors; Discovering Method Information; Getting Field Values; Setting Field Values; Invoking Methods; Loading and Instantiating a Class Dynamically;

Chapter 17. Packaging and Documenting Classes
Creating a Package; Documenting Classes with JavaDoc; Archiving Classes with Jar; Running a Program from a JAR File; ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

not limited to studying for the AP Computer Science exam
As a Java programmer, I was interested to see from Lewis' text that Java is now in the syllabus for Advanced Placement Computer Science. Bespeaks a good future for the language.

The book is not strictly confined to explaining Java. It starts with a chapter on the general methodologies of software engineering. Giving the spiral model for software development, for instance. And also briefly introducing UML, which is now a standard for describing software functionality.

On Java itself, Lewis jumps immediately into the key object oriented concepts. Like polymorphism and inheritance. Explaining that Java, unlike C++, does not allow multiple inheritance. You should be aware that Lewis does not (much) go over the basic syntax of Java, unlike full texts on Java. The emphasis here is given in the book's title - software structures. So you need some prior acquaintance with elementary Java.

Most of the chapters then flesh out what Java provides for you in various useful classes that are part of the default package for the language. Collections are an important part of this. Crucial concepts like what is an iterator, and how to use this to step through the members of a collection. Plus the idea of interfaces. A very nice and powerful attribute of Java. Interfaces are vital in building complex programs, where you can cleanly separate implementation from a class's API.

Other chapters delve into useful tools (for that is what these are) like HashMap and Hashtable. And you can see how common computing ideas like queues, stacks and trees are implemented in Java. Hopefully, you will appreciate how much you get for free in this language. These classes have been thoroughly debugged and are so useful to the professional programmer that you might become.

In a way, it is too limited to think of the book as being restricted to studying for the AP computer science exam. The scope is broader. The book is useful to anyone who wants or needs to study these aspects of Java. ... Read more

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The only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

Unique features within this text include:

• Close alignment with the online Java programming curriculum, helping students enhance their classroom learning experience
• Emphasis on teaching students to use the Java technology to solve business problems through the use of hands-on exercises
• Chapter objectives that provide references to the concepts covered in each chapter, and an extensive glossary that lists key terms and definitions
• Clearly marked references to worksheets and lab activities in the corresponding Lab Companion text
• Review questions at the end of each chapter that track progress and aid studying
• Accompanying CD-ROM that includes exclusive materials developed by the Networking Academy that you won't find in any other book: e-Lab Activities, more than 340 practice questions with a customizable test engine, BlueJ tutorials, Java 1.4 SDK versions, and documents of Java code examples used throughout the course

Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Java Programming Companion Guide is the Cisco approved textbook that supplements the Sun Microsystems-sponsored Cisco Networking Academy(r) Program web-based curriculum. Java is a popular, multiplatformed, object-oriented programming language that focuses on object manipulation and interaction rather than programming logic (like C, C++). The in-depth coverage in this guide provides students with the necessary knowledge to help them prepare for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform and employment as Java programmers. The Companion Guide introduces students to object-oriented programming, language fundamentals, and the Java Application Programming Interface (API). Students will learn how to create classes, objects, and applications and use the Java language's object-oriented technologies to solve business problems.

Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems(r), Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series are designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting networking field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.

Companion Titles for Fundamentals of Java Programming:Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Java Programming Lab CompanionISBN: 1-58713-090-4

Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Java Programming Engineering Journal and WorkbookISBN: 1-58713-101-3

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Companion CD-ROM
This companion CD-ROM contains Java programming practice questions, interactive e-Lab Activities, BlueJ tutorials, Java 1.4 SDK versions, and documents of Java code examples used throughout the course.

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press(r). The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy.

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With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, NetBeans IDE Programmer Certified Expert Exam Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.

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This exam measures the ability to design, write, and understand programs written in language version 1.4 of the Java 2 Platform. The programmer's exam concentrates on the language basics. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com.

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.

Customer Reviews (7)

Not bad, but can't stand on its own.
This can be a good supplement to "Sun Certified Programmer & Developer for Java 2" by Sierra and Bates.

Too many typos
Too many typos in the practice exams (such as the upper-case 'I' in question 15 of Exam 1) make this a risky choice for the exam. You certainly don't need confusion when trying to study for this exam. The content is good though and it seems to targetthe necessary concepts.

Pick it Up
This was not my primary study guide as I highly recommend the Sierra title, but it is a solid effort.The questions and practice exams are well worth it and it is concise.Some in depth explanations are lacking, and if you are trying to understand polymorphism and casting, you should augment what you read here.I think it is always good to have a couple of books when going for certification because each book may stress or explain something different.Many times, that gives you a three dimensional look at material that begins to really make sense.If you have a study guide already, pick this one up as well.It is compact and loaded with information and practice questions that are of excellent quality.I passed using this and the Sierra book primarily and can only recommend it.

Missing some things
I would not rely exclusively on this book to get you through the Java exam unless you have some significant practical experience with Java to cover the stuff you won't find here.

There are some things missing in this book...simple stuff even like anonymous array creation. And everything else, as the title says, is crammed: about 10 pages per topic. Annoyingly however there is some stuff in this book that isn't in the exam objectives: eg. static intialization blocks...

I found the tests in the book were somewhat misleading of my current knowledge: they are fairly easy, so they flatter to deceive to a certain extent. ALso of annoyance are the topic tests at the end of each chapter: these are quite good in themselves, but each one has the answer straight after it. SO it's hard to avoid seeing it and the remedy: using a peice of paper to cover it and another the page next to it so you can't see and memorize the answer to the questions over there is a little demeaning. Seriously...it shows poor oversight and miserliness...what's a couple of more pages and put the answers in one section at the end of each chapter? A small gripe but nonetheless an important one.

The CD contains an exam where some of the questions cover material that isn't in the exam objectives: I hit one question on Iterator Methods! This is absurd!

I recommend Kathy Sierra's Book (she helped create the test!) instead of this and also reading the Java Language Specification to find out all the rules, nuances and quirky behavior that makes Java the language we all love- and love to hate because of this Exam (but what's life without a challenge?)

Also: to these people who like to post their test scores as vindication of a book: why do this? Firslty anybody cna make up a number or lie about having done the test. Secondly, god knows how much of your life you've spent on Java. So unless you give a fair assessment of your knowledge --book and then book++ it really doesn't mean much....just a thought.

Good for experienced developers
My study for the exam consisted of:

1) sit sample test 1 from the book (scored 58%)
2) read a chapter of the book, skimming the easy bits but writing test code to demonstrate any interesting/surprising language features.
3) do the questions that appear at the end of the chapter.
4) repeat 2 & 3 for all chapters
5) sit sample test 2 from the book (scored 90%)

This allowed me to pass the exam with a 88% score.

While this book was my primary study tool, I also made frequent use of the online library Javadocs and the book 'Java in a Nutshell' to provide supplementary detail.

Overall I thought the book was pretty good, my biggest complaint would be that the answers for the chapter questions are right under each question making it *much* too easy to accidentally see the answer.I also felt the threading coverage was a little weak.

I'm an experienced developer, it could be that someone with less experience needs more detail. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (4)

To buy or not to buy
What I can tell about this book ?

1. Do not buy it...
if you have little experience in Java and want to pass SCJD. This book will give you nothing. If you need to learn more about threading, Swing, etc this book is not for you. It looks like author didnt know what to write about - how to design SCJD assignment or give you some knowledge about Java programming. I can't get why there is chapter about threading there, for instance.
Locking code has 3 (baaaddd) errors and completely incorrect.

2. Buy it...
if you just want to know what is SCJD about. It will help you to design your program, at least it will show you HOW to write it. There is no such information on Javaranch. You may borrow something here and there for YOUR assignment (but change the code for your needs :). Having read this book you will be prepared to download assignment, you will know what to do, what you MUST do and what you MUST NOT forget to do. Although the exam has changed since the book was published (marking, some requirements, etc), it is still useful.
Anyway, I didnt need another Java tutorial when I bought this book; I just needed advice how to write an assignment. It helped me.

To buy or not to buy
What I can tell about this book ?

1. Do not buy it...
if you have little experience in Java and want to pass SCJD. This book will give you nothing. If you need to learn more about threading, Swing, etc this book is not for you. It looks like author didnt know what to write about - how to design SCJD assignment or give you some knowledge about Java programming. I can't get why there is chapter about threading there, for instance.
Locking code has 3 (baaaddd) errors and completely incorrect.

2. Buy it...
if you just want to know what is SCJD about. It will help you to design your program, at least it will show you HOW to write it. There is no such information on Javaranch. You may borrow something here and there for YOUR assignment (but change the code for your needs :). Having read this book you will be prepared to download assignment, you will know what to do, what you MUST do and what you MUST NOT forget to do. Although the exam has changed since the book was published (marking, some requirements, etc), it is still useful.
Anyway, I didnt need another Java tutorial when I bought this book; I just needed advice how to write an assignment. It helped me.

Great book..if you're going camping and need toilet paper...
I'm so mad I wasted my gift card on this piece of crap. The discontinuous chapters, flawed locking code, incorrect threading, and awkward writing style are so frustrating as to be beyond belief. You're much better of doing your own research, using sites like Javaranch, or buying the good SCJD book. Lesson learned.

Go for it
This book will help you make up your mind about how to implement your assignment for the SCJD exam. It is very straightforward.After reading Habibi's book "The Sun Certified Java Developper Exam with J2SE 1.4", you need to read this book too in order to find out about more techniques which are even simpler.
I highly recommend this book to whoever is serious about passing the exam. ... Read more

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• Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
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• Domain Name System (DNS)
• E-mail (servers and clients)
• Extended Internet Services Daemon (xinetd), the Secure package, and DHCP
• The X Window System
• Firewalls, SELinux, and troubleshooting

Customer Reviews (52)

RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux Study Guide (Exam RH302) (Certification Press)
Overall good information. But the author makes too many assumptions and provides little details for complex topics, such as LVM and physical device configuration. However, in fairness to the author, this is NOT a book to learn LINUX. The book prepares you for the RHCE test. That's why the author assumes that you know LINUX already.

Great book but outadated
Great book for somebody whom wants to learn Linux but this book is outdated and is nothing like the test. Don't waste your money if you think this book will help you pass the test.

Not a good source for prep
It is like reading a table of contents...does not really read like a text book.
Red Hat has a very difficult test, and this book will not prepare you for the exam.

Big book, but don't expect just reading it will get you through the test...
But if you are studying for the RHCE you already knew that.... I am working my way through this book, and the Red Hat official class guide to prep for the exam, not to mention working on the systems on a daily basis. The challenge is working through the aspects of the system that are not related to your day to day job. You really need a small network, or just a virtual network of boxes at home to test and practice on.

What I would LOVE to see in one of these test prep books / software packages is the sorts of labs, practices and simulations similar to the actual Red Hat material.

Helped my pass my RHCT
Highly recommend as a study aid.I have always worked with Linux distros at home, but my job recently required more from me in the area of Red Hat Enterprise Linux support.I attended the RH 133 week long class.While attending the class I was also reading this book.It gave me a different angle to the material that the instructor covered and really think that it helped give me the extra push to get my RHCT.I would not say that this book alone would have caused me to pass the exam, but it really helped augment the instructor based class.It is also been a great reference guide in going forward in my new duties with managing RHEL systems around the office. ... Read more

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This certification is for Sun Certified Programmers for Java 2 Platform who are using servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) APIs to develop Web applications using the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE). The certification consists of one exam and requires Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform status. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com.

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.

Customer Reviews (9)

Horrible Text
This work gave the impression of a first draft without any follow-up;a book that was rushed to the presses just so it could claim to be the first; and a book whose author, who has written other books that were much better, didn't seem interested in the book himself.Yes, when you write an ExamCram book, you are not suppose to delve into every detail;but completing a sentence should not be considered optional.

Very disappointed;thank god for Amazon's return policy.

what a piece of garbage
The author, publisher and technical reviewer should all be ashamed if not the subject of a class action lawsuit. The book is full of mistakes, misinformation, and bad writing. It was clearly never proofread or reviewed by anyone with any significant Java web componennt development experience. The following sentences typify the quality of information the author imparts.

A web application includes many parts; it rarely is just one class or file. (pg 11)

A web application includes many parts; it rarely is just one class or one JSP. (pg 16)

When I take my certification exam later this week, I wonder if there will be a question like this:

How often does a web application consist of only one class or file?

A) never
B) rarely
C) often
D) occasionally

I have read 130 pages so far and I continue reading only for the entertainment value. Each page I read destroys several thousand brain cells.

Someone from Sun should read this book and revoke the author's SCWCD certification.

lots of errors
a lot errors in this book, obviously no one proved read the book before publishing it.Shame on the publisher and author.

lots of errors
a lot errors in this book, obviously no one proved read the book before publishing it.Shame on the publisher and author.

A Poor Book
I bought this book in the hope that it will shield light, obviously i was wrong this time. I should say I hardly read a chapter. The text is boring and not well presented (at least it does not encourage me to read more). I have tried to read it as to justify the money I have paid but end up with sleepy eyes that I rather read another text book by manning.

I think just forget about this book,no harm not reading. ... Read more

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This CramSession Study Guide prepares you for IBM exam 282, VisualAge for Java, Professional Edition, V3. Exam topics include Developing Java-based Solutions, Applications, Applets and Servlets, Access Databases and RMI, Visual Programming, Creating Re-usable JavaBeans, Code Management Facilities, and Improving Productivity with VisualAge for Java. ... Read more

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Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an object-oriented computer programming language like Java.You might think the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to study.

The fact is your brain craves novelty. It's constantly searching, scanning, waiting for something unusual to happen. After all, that's the way it was built to help you stay alive. It takes all the routine, ordinary, dull stuff and filters it to the background so it won't interfere with your brain's real work--recording things that matter. How does your brain know what matters? It's like the creators of the Head First approach say, suppose you're out for a hike and a tiger jumps in front of you, what happens in your brain? Neurons fire. Emotions crank up. Chemicals surge.

That's how your brain knows.

And that's how your brain will learn Java. Head First Java combines puzzles, strong visuals, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects to engage you in many different ways. It's fast, it's fun, and its effective. And, despite its playful appearance, Head First Java is serious stuff: a complete introduction to object-oriented programming and Java.You'll learn everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics, including threads, network sockets, and distributed programming with RMI.And the new. second edition focuses on Java 5.0, the latest version of the Java language and development platform.Because Java 5.0 is a major update to the platform, with deep, code-level changes, even more careful study and implementation is required.So learning the Head First way is more important than ever.

If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. You'll see why people say it's unlike any other Java book you've ever read.

By exploiting how your brain works, Head First Java compresses the time it takes to learn and retain--complex information.Its unique approach not only shows you what you need to know about Java syntax, it teaches you to think like a Java programmer. If you want to be bored, buy some other book. But if you want to understand Java, this book's for you.Amazon.com Review
It has taken four years, but with Head First Java the introductory Java book category has finally come of age. This is an excellent book, far more capable than any of the scores of Java-for-novices books that have come before it. Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates deserve rich kudos--and big sales--for developing this book's new way of teaching the Java programming language, because any reader with even a little bit of discipline will come away with true understanding of how the language works. Perhaps best of all, this is no protracted "Hello, World" introductory guide. Readers get substantial exposure to object-oriented design and implementation, serialization, neatwork programming, threads, and Remote Method Invocation (RMI).

Key to the authors' teaching style are carefully designed graphics. Rather than explain class inheritance (to cite one example) primarily with text, the authors use a series of tree diagrams that clarify the mechanism far more succinctly. The diagrams are carefully annotated with arrows and notes. Also characteristic of the unique teaching strategy is heavy reliance on exercises, in which the reader is asked to complete partial classes, write whole new code segments and do design work. Though there's little discussion of why the exercises' correct answers are what they are, it's clear that the practice work was carefully designed to reinforce the lesson at hand. If you've waited this long to give Java a try, this book is a great choice. --David Wall

Topics covered: The Java programming language for people with no Java experience, and even people with no programming experience at all. Key concepts read like a list of Java features: Object oriented design, variable type and scope, object properties and methods, inheritance and polymorphism, exceptions, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), network connectivity, Java archives (JAR files), and Remote Method Invocation (RMI). ... Read more

Customer Reviews (275)

Not my cup of tea...
I bought "Head First Java, 2nd edition" based on several good reviews here and on other sites, expecting a useful beginner book and a gentle introduction to the Java language.For a non-programmer.And to begin with things were moving along quite well.The authors want you to not use an IDE, rather type everything in notepad and then run it from the command line.This inevitably leads to some typos and subsequent compiler errors.The authors want you to see this and learn from it.Let me tell you this gets tedious after a short while.I want to learn Java, and spending excessive amounts of time hunting down typing/syntax errors doesn't help in that regard.In particular syntax errors, since they are never obvious and finding them means comparing the text in the book with what you see on your screen character by character.

But you move along, at a brisk pace, with introduction of new material every few pages.And then comes the Battleship game.Around page 135 or so.And you have to type the code, save the file, type more code, save more files, and then you realize there's an error.By design.Correct the error by re-typing one huge file.Except the error didn't go away.Start looking for errors.Can't find any.Look some more.Still no luck.Download the files from the books web site.Well, there's only two, and the second isn't being used yet.But the game will not function without some files from the previous chapter.And they don't work right anymore because you have changed things.As the book told you to do.And back and forth you go.And then you realize: you're not learning Java, you're spinning your wheels trying to sort out what the authors should have fixed in the first place.

After about four hours of this I closed the book, put it up on the bookshelf, headed out for the local bookstore and picked up "Sam's Teach Yourself Java in 24 hours, 5th edition".I'm about half way through it now, and it has been a much nicer experience.

So while "Head First Java, 2nd edition" may be a fine and useful book for others, it has been a waste of time and money for me.

Good book
I have bought many books that teaches Java and none of them work for me. They all are overloaded with not very helpful information.
I like the language of this book and the way they explain things. Sometimes, I wish they give more examples but overall it's a great book especially for people who have little to medium knowledge of Java.

More a Java Programming Class than a Reference Book
When you first glance through this book you will notice all of the retro pictures and half jokes.I've never read a Dummys/Idiots book on programming, but I can imagine them having the same look and feel.But then when you dig into the actual content...

This book, to me, felt like a good class on Java programming from a great professor who has real world experience - the tone is conversational and the topics selected that make the most real world sense.There are a few large "class projects" that have a very real world feel to them (a networked beatbox anyone?).Important points are pounded home.It is the class but without the text book...

The topics covered also seemed to have a "real person" feel as opposed to a textbook feel.I read another popular Java book just before this one.It threw 2 chapters on GUI basics as almost an afterthought, there was no networking, nothing about inner classes, nothing about making distribution packages, etc.In that book the basic ideas were gone over in great depth, greater than here, but these more practical topics were skipped or had the briefest mentioned.

With this book you start using Swing just a little more than half way through the book.All the topics in the last paragraph (plus many others) were covered in a practical method.

This book, however, isn't perfect.As mentioned above, this book is like a good class on Java programming without the textbook.Sometimes the textbook is needed.When I was in school I always read the textbook no matter how good the prof - it was needed to get the full benefit of the info.I also like having good reference books that I can leaf through when I have an issue.This book is a mediocre, at best, reference book and admits it.

It also often gets too cute.OK, sometimes that is needed, but it can get a little...As another reviewer mentioned, this books often seems to be aimed at collage age kids, not professional programmers. Not necessarily a bad thing- I've been out of my 20s longer than I care to admit and I never felt I was too old to be reading it.

I would recommend this book if you are just starting off in Java or are rusty and want to pick it back up.I would also recommend getting a more conventional book asfoil and as a reference.

Not useful
If you have previous expereince in OOP, skip this title. It drags through concepts you all ready know. You'd be better off buying a Java reference book. My two cents.

Head First Java
As other books from Head First collection, this is a must have. It's not a language reference, but a complete beginner companion. Irreverent texts help you to understand weird topics. ... Read more

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Definitive, Comprehensive SCEA Exam Prep–Straight from Sun’s Exam Developers!

This book delivers complete, focused review for Sun’s new Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA) for Java EE certification exam–straight from two of the exam’s creators! SCEA lead developer/assessor Mark Cade and SCEA lead developer/assessor Humphrey Sheil offer powerful insights, real-world architectural case studies, and challenging sample questions that systematically prepare you for the actual exam. For every question, the authors show why the right answers are right–and why the other answers are wrong. Cade and Sheil cover every SCEA exam topic, skill, and technique, including:

• Understanding system architecture and its goals
• Decomposing larger systems into components organized by tiers or layers
• Addressing requirements for scalability, maintainability, reliability, availability, extensibility, performance, and security
• Building effective web (presentation) tiers, and analyzing tradeoffs associated with using web frameworks
• Leveraging EJB 3’s enhancements for business tier development
• Covering new enhancements in the JEE 5 platform
• Choosing and architecting the best integration and messaging components for your system
• Using the Java security model to enforce confidentiality, integrity, authorization, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Using the most powerful and useful Java EE architecture patterns
• Documenting Java EE architectures through visual models and narratives

The authors also present detailed guidance for handling every element of the SCEA exam–including your development and defense of a complete real-world architectural solution.

Customer Reviews (72)

Excelent Book
Thank You Mark andHumphreythis isan easy and completebookforSCEA Exam ( NowOCMJEA)

thisbookexplain in detailwhat'sthe roleforarchitectin thesoftware processandimportance forSLas.

SCEA study guide Review
This is a very good guide for the SCEA 5.0 preparation. This doesn't have every detail of the topic but will definitely guide you for the exam and cover all the topics required for exam. After I attended SCEA exam step-1, this is my opinion about this book. if you are a person with 7+ yrs of experience in developing/designing J2EE applications buy this book, use it as guidance and refer to other materials for detail study. You should be able to clear the exam step-1 with one month of sincere preparation putting 3hrs on each day. In addition you can take the practice exam offered by SUN.

short focused guide to study
I read the Cade & Shiel study guide in preparation for the SCEA 5 exam.The book is short; only 189 pages; but contains a lot of info.What struck me was how little of the content was obscure.It serves as a good plan for studying/reviewing.I used it for reviewing since the content wasn't new.Most of the book covers the part 1 objectives along with sample multiple choice questions.The rest is for parts 2 and 3.I liked the notes about what differs in practice and the answer explanations about the exam creators think.

I didn't like the sample questions format.It was way too easy to see the correct answer while looking at the question making it difficult to see where you stand.It would have been nice to have them on a different page or in an appendix.Also, one of the answers was wrong.This is obvious from reading the answer explanation of course.I also felt the "background reading" sections were too thorough.It says the successful candidate must read the EJB spec.This is malarkey.The successful candidate must have a high level view of EJB rather than know every detail of the spec.

When I read the book, I thought the questions were too easy.After taking the exam, I can say they were spot on in difficulty.Overall, I do recommend the book.It served its purpose well - to be a concise guide to getting ready for the exam.

Excellent overview of the exam
While this book gives a great perspective of the exam, it doesn't cover exam topics in-depth. As the title says it's a study guide, that gives the right direction for further self study. Overall this is extremely helpful book for all parts of the exam.

very shallow
no details at all it is very shallow. after reading it I didn't feel that I got any worthwhile knowledge.
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This book is a study guide for any candidate preparing for the new SCWCD 5 version of the Sun Certified Web Component Developer exam (310-083 and upgrade 310-084). It contains the theory behind how the Web container works, and important notes, hints and tips on the types of trick questions to look for in the exam. By combining logical and easy-to-follow discussions with clear visual aids and diagrams, you will wonder by the end of the book why servlets, JSPs and tag libraries seemed so complicated before! By combining the theory taught in this book with practical experience, you will not only succeed in passing the exam, but will do so confident that you are able to solve problems and draw-up solutions 'on the job'. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Nice Book
I used this book to prepare for my SCWCD exam. Overall I would recommend this book. It will be useful as a reference later on too.

the only book you should read for SCWCD5
I had just 2 weeks to pass the exam.Believe me I do have a coding experience but to pass the SCWCD 5 you still need to read the book.I read it twice n cleared exam in first attempt.Do solve the practise exam .This book puts the exact syllabus required for exam in neatly oriented fashion.
I loved this book & will 100% recommend to others.
Cheers!!!

Bad book
The language used in the book is horrible, professionally speaking. I expected much much more, on top of this it has grammatical errors.

Great book
This is an awksome book with lots of insight thoughts. Best to prepare for SCWCD 5 examSun Certified Web Component Developer Study Companion: SCWCD Java EE 5 (Exams 310-083 and 310-084)

Sun Certified Web Component Developer Study Companion: SCWCD Java EE 5 (Exams 310-083 and 310-084)
It is a really good book for the preparation of SCWCD and would be a worthy companion in the preparation. It's chapter's go in depth and was very helpful. ... Read more