The Complete Java 2 Certification SG+CD - Hardcover

Roberts, S

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0782127002 ISBN 13: 9780782127003

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1999

Synopsis

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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Review

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).

From the Back Cover

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

Authoritative coverage of all Programmer′s exam objectives, including:

• 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

In–depth coverage of the topics covered in the Developer′s exam, including:

• Swing components and events
• Layout managers
• Enhancing and extending the database
• Writing the network protocol
• Building the database server
• Connecting the client and server

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0782127002
• ISBN 13: 9780782127003
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 910