This is a nice book that covers all the basics for the SCJP Java SE6 exam.Raposa has lots of example code and hundreds of practice questions to help you prepare for the exam.However, his text reads something like the Cliff Notes version of Java.He covers all the topics, but he does it rather quickly.If you already have a firm grasp of Java, and you are just looking for a tune up, then this relatively short study guide is a good choice.It also makes a nice "second pass" for one of the other more popular study guides.That's the reason I bought it.I'd already finished Kathy Sierra's book, and I wanted a 2nd perceptive.Raposa's book worked great in that role.Bottom line is if you're going to buy just one SE6 Study Guide, don't buy this one.However, if you want a 2nd Study Guide, then this is a nice choice.After reading the last paragraph, you might be wondering why I rated this book only three stars.I give the text of the book four stars for all the excellent examples and sample test questions.However, I subtracted an extra star for two problems that have nothing to do with the text itself.The first issue is the poor quality paper the book is printed on.It this was some fantasy novel, it wouldn't matter.But being a textbook which readers will probably want to highlight passages from, the paper is so thin that the highlighter bleeds right through the page.The second issue is something called the Sybex Test Engine.As I've previously stated, one of the best features of this book is all the sample questions.Sybex, the publisher, put them all on a CD to practice with, which is really a nice idea.However, their test engine displays only a few lines of code at a time, making the reader scroll up and down through the question.This makes the questions unnecessarily difficult.
Product Description
Sun's foundation-level Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) for Standard Edition 6 is a must-have for any Java programmer, and is a prerequisite for Sun's specialty certifications. This resource is essential preparation for the SCJP and focuses heavily on the skill set that Sun expects its SCJPs to have, with numerous examples, exercises, and real-world scenarios to give readers the tools needed to use what they learn. The material covers declarations, initialization, and scoping; flow control; API contents; concurrency; object-oriented concepts; collections/generics; and fundamentals. The interactive CD-ROM features chapter review questions, two bonus exams, a series of flashcards that can be used on PCs or handheld devices, and an e-book.
From the Back Cover
Prepare for SCJP certification with this essential guide
Validate your Java programming skills with SCJP certification from Sun Microsystems. This in-depth guide thoroughly prepares you for Sun's Java Programmer for Java, Standard Edition 6 exam (CX-310-065), which tests you on the fundamental skills that Sun expects all Java programmers to have. The exam is also a prerequisite for Sun's specialty certifications. This book covers exam essentials such as flow control, the API, concurrency, collections/generics, and more. Inside, find:
Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for
exam day
Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
Featured on the CD
Sybex Test Engine:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.
Electronic Flashcards:
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.
Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF as well as code samples from the book.Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.
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