* An update of the popular first edition, the second edition covers changes to the exam per the release of J2SE 5. * Co-authored by Mehran Habibi, member of the official Sun certification team, author of the first edition, and author of the Apress book Java Regular Expressions: Taming the java.util.regex Engine (Apress, 2004). * Guides the reader through a complete project implementation, familiarizing him with the key concepts, requirements, and pitfalls sure to come up in the exam.

The SCJA certification is for entry-level Java programmers interested in pursuing a career in application development or software project management

Practical instruction helps the reader master new features of Java 1.4 by working through a project similar to what is required to successfully complete the Sun Certified Developer Examination.

The Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD) examination provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn new features of J2SE5. This book will help you master these features and pass the exam by working through a project with requirements and structure similar to that required to earn your SCJD certification. It bypass the introductory information found in many of today s java books, instead starting with a discussion of the SCJD examination and the general concepts surrounding the required programming assignment. It helps you understand the sometimes vague and contradictory user requirements and show you how to develop and test the sample application. You will also learn how to create crucial parts of the exam project, including user documentation, programmer API documentation and developer notes.

* An update of the popular first edition, the second edition covers changes to the exam per the release of J2SE 5. * Co-authored by Mehran Habibi, member of the official Sun certification team, author of the first edition, and author of the Apress book Java Regular Expressions: Taming the java.util.regex Engine (Apress, 2004). * Guides the reader through a complete project implementation, familiarizing him with the key concepts, requirements, and pitfalls sure to come up in the exam.

A Complete, Integrated Study System for OCP Exam 1Z0-809Study for the OCP Java SE 8 Programmer II exam using this effective exam preparation guide from Oracle Press. Written by a team of experts, including two developers of the original exam, OCP Java SE 8 Programmer II Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-809) offers comprehensive coverage of every subject on the test and lays out essential Java programming skills. Throughout, step-by-step exercises; self-tests; and “Exam Watch,” “Inside the Exam,” and “On the Job” sections highlight salient points and aid in learning. In all, the book and accompanying digital content feature more than 350 practice questions that mirror those on the live test in tone, format, and content.Clearly explains every topic on Exam 1Z0-809, including:•Declarations, access control, and enums•Object orientation•Assertions and exceptions•Dates, times, locales, and resource bundles•I/O and NIO•Generics and collections•Inner classes•Lambda expressions and functional interfaces•Streams•Threads•Concurrency•JDBCElectronic content includes:•170 practice exam questions•Fully customizable test engine•Secured book PDFFor questions regarding content or to report errata, e-mail [email protected]