Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Study Guide (Exam 310-025) (Certification Press S.) - Hardcover

Syngress Media, Inc.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072132086 ISBN 13: 9780072132083

Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2001

Synopsis

Java's cross-platform capability makes it one of the most ubiqitous programming languages in contemporary use. This book and CD-ROM package covers all official exam objectives and contains more than 250 realistic practice questions. The CD-ROM also contains CertTrainer software.

About this title

Review:

The authors have written this book for those preparing to take the Sun Certified Java 2 Programmer Exam (310-025). It's structured around the exam topics with each chapter providing objectives, exercises and--among other details--self-test exercises. They discuss the exam question types, their level of difficulty and also provide tips on studying for and taking the exams.

Each chapter concentrates on a particular aspect of Java as it relates to the exam. As you'd expect, there's discussion of Java language, implementation issues, usage, best practice and alternative approaches, but the structure is somewhat eclectic and unfocussed. Sections end with a set of multi-choice self-test questions with the answers and explanations at the back of the book.

As with most books designed to help you pass certification exams, the Sun Certification Programmer for Java 2 Study Guide really isn't all that useful for much else. It assumes you're already a Java programmer, and isn't a reference or a how-to book. It prepares you for an exam. The self-test questions are the most interesting part of the book. This is because the Sun exam tends to test your knowledge of less well-known operators, unusual constructions and gotchas. While this book won't help you tackle real-life Java programming projects, it may well help you get paid to work on such a project. --Steve Patient

Review:

"High-level, in-depth yet down-to-earth. This book is great! Straightforward and conceptually sound. One of the most well written certification guides I've ever read. Lots of facts, no fluff. Focuses in on key topic areas. Sample questions solidify understanding and build confidence." Review of the 1st Edition Study Guide Simon Lee, Berlin, NH

About this edition

• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0072132086
• ISBN 13: 9780072132083
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 720