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The Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide
by
Philip Heller, Simon Roberts,
Michael Ernest, Philip Heller, Simon Roberts,
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Sybex
third edition
July 2002
816 pages
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Reviewed by Dan Schlueter, January 2003
       (7 of 10)
I will keep this short since the book is basically identical to previous editions. I was able to pass the exam only using this book although I have a few major complaints. First, chapter nine(I/O) is not even on the exam anymore but was left in the book. The practice test has 50 questions instead of 61 the questions on the real test. To make matters worse some of the questions aren't even about valid exam objectives. My final gripe is that the questions at the end of each chapter are pathetically easy compared to the final exam in the book. This edition looks at though it were rushed out because of the new exam. That being said, the items that did not change were fairly well covered and provided a good review for an intermediate java programmer.
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Sybex
second edition
September 2000
899 pages
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Reviewed by John Ternlund, June 2001
 (8 of 10)
If you are trying to increase your core Java knowledge or you are studying for your Programmer's or Developer's Java 2 certification exams, the Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide is a book packed with useful Java2 language details. This revised second edition version comes with some added chapters covering the Developer's exam, more exam questions, and a CD-ROM which contains the entire book in digital format. The first half of the book is a thorough study guide which covers Programmer's Exam information. This part of the book digs right into the language fundamentals and presents Java syntax and semantics. The sample questions at the end of each chapter usually do a good job quizzing you on what you just read. The sections on Threads, Layout Managers, Components and I/O are well written. The second half of the book covers the Developer's Exam. Because the Developer's Exam is practical rather than objective, the second half of the book looks more at doing programming assignments. Basic examples of a room reservation system and a trouble ticket system are presented and discussed. I did find several errors while reading the book but there is a good errata website at www.sybex.com. If you pick up this book be sure and check out this site.
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Sybex
1 edition
September 2000
899 pages
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Reviewed by Paul Wheaton, January 2000
  (10 of 10)
Reviews of 1st edition. 2nd Edition reviews coming soon.
I based 75% of my prep time for the Java certification exam on this book. After all, one of the authors wrote the exam! I scored a 97% on the exam. Need I say more? :)
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Sybex
1 edition
September 2000
899 pages
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Reviewed by Kathy Sierra, May 1999
Kathy Sierra's comment: Don't even THINK about trying to pass the SCJP without studying this book and taking the example tests.
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