What do you think about taking the Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) exam? I think it's an essential requirement to learn the Java language properly. Without it silly programming mistakes are made as a direct result of poor understanding of the language's inner workings. Agree? ...
I'm doing my SCJP 1.6 exam in a couple of days. Unfortunately, I only had the Java 1.5 study guide to work with. What are the changes between the 1.5 and 1.6 exam? ...
I was just wondering if SCJP helps ? Does it enhance your programming skills? Or just kinda another exam with emphasis on syntax? ...
Having recently started studying for the SCJP exam, I was wondering where to put some extra focus. So, to those of you who have taken the test (and preferably passed): Any particular topics I need to focus on? Any pitfalls I should be particularly wary of? Which part did you find hardest? Thanks! Edit: Answers like "take mock exams...
The SCJP exam tests only the concepts of java and not the programming ability of the individual in java. A person who scores more in SCJP may have less problem solving skills. In real-life programming, both java skills and programming skills should play equal parts. So can we say that someone who holds a SCJP certificate is fit to do rea...
I am studying for the Sun Certified Java Programmer examination, and I wondered: what have you used to study for this exam? How much experience in the real world do you need before you're ready for this exam? And will this certification actually help in terms of marketability? Thank you. ...
I have just started my career as a programmer. If I do Java certification starting from Sun Certified Java Programmer level (foundation level) and then web component developer and business component developer on speciality level, will it be useful for off campus placement and for growth in company? ...
I am preparing for SCJP CX-310-065. But I am referring only to Java 2... Is it sufficient?? Or do I have to learn Java 6 for SCJP-065. Because Java 2 exam was already expired. Please guide me. ...
I'd like to take the Java Certification Upgrade exam for Java 1.6. I'm certified in Java 1.2. What would be the best way to prepare for this exam? Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (CX-310-066) ...
I've read a lot of the SCJP questions here, and all the tips and tricks from Sun and the Head First publishers, and I wonder if I am missing something. I'm having trouble moving from knowledge about a component of Java to being able to answer a question that applies that knowledge. If you asked me a specific question about the language ...
Hi all, a few month ago, I passed the SCJP - the Sun Certified Java Programmer. I intended to do the SCWCD now, but there's this Sun Certification Plus-thing going on... so I don't know if it's worth learning for the SCWCD any more. Does anybody know what's exactly happening? Should I continue with SCWCD/SCJD, ... or should I wait unt...
I'm having trouble understanding this question, and the explanation of the answer for an SCJP 1.6 self test question. Here is the problem: class A { } class B extends A { } public class ComingThru { static String s = "-"; public static void main(String[] args) { A[] aa = new A[2]; B[] ba = new B[2]; sifter(aa); ...
I am very new to programming, but it has been suggested to me that Java is a language worth looking at. Question:- Should I start with the SCJA or just go straight for the SCJP. My previous knowledge of programming is building a VBA application or two. My exposure to Java is just reading the "Dummies" book, but no actual development y...
Is there any advantage in having certifications like SCJP,SCWCD etc.. ...
I read this and was left wondering: a) When is the new exam going to be released? Google search hasn't helped at all. b) How different it is from the old exam? Does anyone knows where to find the impressions of the beta testers? Is there any beta tester around? c) What should I study to pass this thing? I suppose it would be more li...
Ok I know this might sound a bit silly, as it depends on the person, but on average how much time should I spend on preparing for SCJP? I already have some experience with Java (a few small and medium projects for my university, from implementing a simple "ships" game to some client-server stuff). I was thinking about taking it around j...
This is a scjp mock exam question. Suppose I have the following two files: package pkg; public class Kit { public String glueIt (String a, String b) {return a+b;} } import pkg.*; class UseKit { public static void main(String[]args) { String s = new Kit().glueIt(args[1],args[2]); System.out.println(s); } }...
Given the default classpath: /foo And this directory structure: foo | test | xcom |--A.class |--B.java And these two files: package xcom; public class A { } package xcom; public class B extends A { } Which allows B.java to compile? (Choose all that apply.) A. Set the current directory to xcom then invoke jav...
Given this code: public class Messager implements Runnable { public static void main(String[] args) { new Thread(new Messager("Wallace")).start(); new Thread(new Messager("Gromit")).start(); } private String name; public Messager(String name) { this.name...
Suppose a thread A is running. I have another thread, B, who's not. B has been started, is on runnable state. What happens if I call: B.join()? Will it suspend the execution of A or will it wait for A's run() method to complete? ...