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Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
I am currently testing out a new version of the APF Bridge Component - If you notice any errors within this demo store please drop me a line.
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Java is fun reading about it is ||
great book for learning all about the java environment.
BUT
Have your IDE open and type the code as you see it, change it, understand it and WOW...your learning
its really and great book!!!!
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I just passed the SCJP 5.0 exam, and my only study material source was this book. I consider myself an intermediate java programmer- I had to study every chapter and their exercises quite comprehensively. I had to reread all most all chapters, 2-3 times, to grasp the content, and while actual test turned out much easier than those end chapter exercises, it helped a lot to understand the exam questions. Often during exam I chuckled at questions because this book exactly talked about them, the seemingly easy looking questions with traps and tricks to divert the attention from actual problem. I whole heartedly recommend this book for exam preparation- every single concept is explained with an example code to understand it easily. All the best to rests!
(PS: I did not take any mock exam, which ultimately affected my score as I found it hard to concentrate for 3 and half hours. I couldn't manage my time efficiently, I had to answer last 5 question in only 7 minutes. So I think not taking any mock exam was a big mistake on my part.)
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This is THE book for preparing for the SCJP Certification. I passed the certification using only this book as preparation.
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I used this book as my study guide and passed the exam with a 81% score. Great book really focused on the exam. If you are new to Java get the Head First one. If your intent is to pass the exam grab this one and get the mock exam from whizlabs. Best combo for clearing the exam!
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I've read this book twice, and what Alberto Gemin says is COMPLETELY true!
(He gave it one star as well.)
I've even felt like throwing my book away.
The bad humour,arrogance,confusing and unstructured writing, is just "painful", as they like to use.
The included cd is not any good.
I guess this book gets high marks because it WAS the only game in town, until Paul Sanghera put his book out. That one is a lot better.
I suggest Scjp Exam For J2SE 5. by Paul Sanghera, Ph.D. It's cohesive, consise, and comprehensive. With LOTS of working runnable code!
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