The Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide

Sun Microsystems (the creator of Java) has two Java Certification Exams--one for programmers and one for developers. This Study Guide is the ultimate authority for both of the Sun Certification Tests! The lead author of Sybex's The Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide actually developed the exams for Sun. Not only was Roberts the key player in the concept, strategy, and implementation of the test guidelines, he also developed the questions. The Study Guide is organized according to the exam objectives defined by Sun. Every single objective is covered, reinforced with sample questions and annotated answers. The book has a stamp of approval from the Sun Education Team and includes a CD with an exclusive Java exam test engine.

Sun Java certification is no picnic, so a thorough study guide is essential. Look no further 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 more graphical and 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 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).