Java 2 Certification Exam Guide for Programmers and Developers

Succeed on the JAVA 2 exam Thoroughly revised to cover every aspect of Java 2, the Java 2 All-In-One Certification Exam Guide packs the essentials that will put you on the fast track to certification. Four new chapters cover the new material on the 2.0 exam, making this book the most up-to-date study guide available anywhere. Author Barry Boone, a Sun-certified programmer and developer, and co-author Bill Stanek, show you how to: *Gain proficiency with the Java language *Design and implement class hierarchies *Work with essential classes, methods, and Java Applets *Write Internet client/server programs *Access data using Java as a front end The accompanying CD-ROM contains all the source code from the book, as well as Sun's Java Developer Kit and a sample course from Digital Think. It also contains JCertify exam simulator and training tool, with hundreds of exam questions and detailed answers.

Barry Boone is president of Blue Horse Software, Inc., an Internet software development and consulting company that has helped many Fortune 500 companies implement new technologies. Recent clients include AT&T Bell Labs, Motorola, Sony, EDS, and Lexis/Nexis. Barry has taught classes in Java throughout the U.S. and currently teaches an ongoing, Web-based Java class at DigitalThink. Barry is also a frequent contributor to the Java Report.

William Stanek (Olympia, WA) produces practical and professional advice has helped millions of Web publishers, programmers, and developers all over the world. William is also a frequent contributor to PC Magazine.