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

Sun Certified Java Associate certification exam provides ideal entry into an application development or a software project management career using Java technologies. This worldwide recognized certification credential validates basic knowledge of Object-Oriented Concepts, UML representation of Object-Oriented concepts, Java programming language, and general knowledge of Java Platforms and Technologies. According to Sun Microsystems, candidates for this exam include entry level Java programmers, students studying to become Java programmers, and project or program managers working with Java technology in the software development industry. This self-study exam preparation guide for the SCJA certification exam contains everything you need to test yourself and pass the Exam. All Exam topics are covered and insider secrets, complete explanations of all SCJA subjects, test tricks and tips, numerous highly realistic sample questions, and exercises designed to strengthen understanding of SCJA concepts and prepare you for exam success on the first attempt are provided. Put your knowledge and experience to the test. Achieve SCJA certification and accelerate your career. Can you imagine valuing a book so much that you send the author a "Thank You" letter? Tens of thousands of people understand why this is a worldwide best-seller. Is it the authors years of experience? The endless hours of ongoing research? The interviews with those who failed the exam, to identify gaps in their knowledge? Or is it the razor-sharp focus on making sure you don't waste a single minute of your time studying any more than you absolutely have to? Actually, it's all of the above. This book includes new exercises and sample questions never before in print. Offering numerous sample questions, critical time-saving tips plus information available nowhere else, this book will help you pass the SCJA exam on your FIRST try. Up to speed with the theory? Buy this. Read it. And Pass the SCJA Exam.

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. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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From start to finish, the author makes the objective of this book clear: to get the reader certified fast. The book reads like a single, clear, and contiguous thought--minus the fragmentation seen in books written by multiple authors. (Computer Books - Certification)