Book description
Java programmer certifications are designed to tell would-be employers whether or not you really know your stuff, and cracking the OCA Java SE 7 Programmer Certification is not an easy task. Thorough preparation is crucial if you want to pass the exam the first time with a score you can be proud of. You need to know your Java inside and out -- and you need to understand the certification process so you're ready for the challenging questions you'll face in the exam.
About the Technology
About the Book
To earn the OCA Java SE 7 Programmer Certification, you need to know your Java inside and out, and to pass the exam it's good to understand the test itself. This book cracks open the questions, exercises, and expectations you'll face on the OCA exam so you'll be ready and confident on test day.
OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide is a comprehensive guide to the 1Z0-803 exam. You'll explore important Java topics as you systematically learn what is required. Each chapter starts with a list of exam objectives, followed by sample questions and exercises designed to reinforce key concepts. It provides multiple ways to digest important techniques and concepts, including analogies, diagrams, flowcharts, and lots of well-commented code.
What's Inside
- Covers all exam topics
- Hands-on coding exercises
- How to avoid built-in traps and pitfalls
About the Reader
Written for developers with a working knowledge of Java who want to earn the OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification.
About the Author
Mala Gupta has been training programmers to pass Java certification exams since 2006. She holds OCA Java SE7 Programmer I, SCWCD, and SCJP certifications.
Quotes
The author knows her stuff and is a great teacher of Java.
- From the Foreword by Jeanne Boyarsky, CodeRanch
Filled with cool illustrations and neat code examples, this book packs a punch!
- Ashwin Mhatre, Midasis Technologies
A very instructive study guide, with a bunch of sample questions and explanations included!
- Roel De Nijs, Javaroe
Excellent breakdown of the exam objectives.
- Michael Piscatello, MBP Enterprises, LLC
Publisher resources
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Brief Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About this Book
- About the Author
- About the Cover Illustration
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Java basics
- Chapter 2. Working with Java data types
- Chapter 3. Methods and encapsulation
- Chapter 4. String, StringBuilder, Arrays, and ArrayList
- Chapter 5. Flow control
- Chapter 6. Working with inheritance
- Chapter 7. Exception handling
- Chapter 8. Full mock exam
- Appendix. Answers to Twist in the Tale exercises
- Index
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- List of Listings
Product information
- Title: OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2013
- Publisher(s): Manning Publications
- ISBN: 9781617291043
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