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To pass the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 1.4 exam (SCPJ2 1.4) you need this book. It is written for any experienced programmer (with or without previous knowledge of Java) interested in mastering the Java programming language and passing the SCPJ2 1.4 exam.
A Programmer's Guide to Java(TM) Certification, Second Edition, contains detailed coverage of all exam topics and objectives, helpful code examples, exercises, review questions, and several full practice exams. In addition, as a comprehensive primer to the Java programming language, this book is an invaluable reference tool for the reader.
This new edition has been thoroughly updated to focus on the latest version of the exam (CX-310-035). In particular, it contains more in-depth explanations of the syntax and usage of core language features that are now emphasized on the exam. The accompanying CD contains a version of the SCPJ2 1.4 Exam Simulator developed by Whizlabs Software, which includes several mock exams and simulates the exam-taking experience. The CD also contains the complete source code for all the examples, and solutions to the programming exercises.
What you will find in this book:
Extensive coverage of all the objectives defined for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 1.4 exam
Easy-to-follow structure with chapters organized according to the exam objectives as laid out by Sun Microsystems
Summaries that clearly state and differentiate the exam objectives and the supplementary objectives to be covered in each chapter
A list of Sun's objectives for the SCPJ2 1.4 exam, and a guide to taking the exam
A complete mock exam with new questions (not repeats of review questions)
Numerous exam-relevant review questions to test your understanding of each major topic, with annotated answers
Programming exercises and solutions at the end of each chapter
Copious code examples illustrating concepts where the code has been compiled and thoroughly tested on multiple platforms
Program output demonstrating expected results from running the examples
Extensive use of UML (Unified Modeling Language) for illustration purposes
An introduction to basic terminology and concepts in object-oriented programming
Advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in mastering the language and taking the exam
Platform-independent coverage--platform-specific details are provided where relevant
Information about the SCPJ2 Upgrade exam
