Perhaps almost Java programmers want to get certified with the Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Programmer certification (OCPJP for short; formerly known as SCJP - Sun Certified Java Programmer) in order to possess a strong background of the Java programming language as well as a competitive weapon in the job market. To get certified with this certification, the candidates must be already certified with the OCAJP (Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE Programmer). However, there is no prerequisite to take the OCPJP exam (code: 1Z0-804). If you were certified with SCJP 5 or OCPJP 6, you can take the upgrade exam 1Z0-805.

The latest version of OCPJP is for Java SE 7, so we are going to introduce the two latest, primary books in the market for the candidates who are interested in getting certified with OCPJP 7. The first one is an in-depth study guide, and the second one is practice questions/answers-style book. Both the books follow topic by topic covered in the exam.

1. Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 7 Programmer Exams 1Z0-804 and 1Z0-805: A Comprehensive OCPJP 7 Certification Guide

Author: S G Ganesh and Tushar Sharma (Both are OCJP7-certified).

Publisher: Apress

Published Date: February 27^th 2013

Paperback: 656 pages

Summary: This is one of the best books that help you to have good preparation for the latest Java SE Programmer exam - OCPJP 7. This book is a comprehensive study guide and thorough certification preparation material. It is very well-written and organized to cover all exam objectives. The FAQ section (first chapter) will clear any doubts regarding the OCPJP certification itself as well as general Java certifications path. In the second chapter (Pretest), you will feel how the exam is going to be, and the next twelve chapters cover each exam object in-depth in an example-driven approach which is very helpful. The Quick Refresher section summarizes the most important concepts which is useful for revising before taking the exam.

At the end of the book, the two mock tests let you check your progress by answering high-quality questions which are close to the real ones. The answers also have detailed explanations which help you learn from mistakes.

On the other side, this book has few errata and errors but you can download the errata sheet from the authors’ website.

Finally, this is a very good book and an ideal choice for those who are preparing for the OCPJP 7 certification. Indeed, many claimed that they passed the exam with excellent scores by following this book.

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Table of Content:

• • Chapter 1: The OCPJP 7 Exam: FAQ
  • Chapter 2: Pretest
  • Chapter 3: Java Class Design
  • Chapter 4: Advanced Class Design
  • Chapter 5: Object-Oriented Design Principles
  • Chapter 6: Generics and Collections
  • Chapter 7: String Processing
  • Chapter 8: Java I/O Fundamentals
  • Chapter 9: Java File I/O (NIO.2)
  • Chapter 10: Building Database Applications with JDBC
  • Chapter 11: Exceptions and Assertions
  • Chapter 12: Localization
  • Chapter 13: Threads
  • Chapter 14: Concurrency
  • Chapter 15: OCPJP 7 Quick Refresher
  • Appendix A: Exam Topics
  • Appendix B: Mock Test - 1
  • Appendix A: Mock Test - 2

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2. Java Practice Questions: Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer (OCPJP)

Author: Esteban Herrara

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Published Date: June 04^th 2013

Paperback: 356 pages

Summary: One indispensable task which every candidate must do is practicing some mock exams after taking the study guide in order to familiarize himself with the questions format, difficulty, tricks and traps and, of course, increase chances to pass the real exam with confidence. When it comes to OCPJP 7 preparation, this book provides 120 quality mock exam questions which cover all of 12 exam topics, including answer and explanations for each question. By practicing these questions, you will have a sense of how tough the real exam is going to be, what question patterns and what the traps to avoid are. If you give wrong answers, you can check back the explanations to learn what you have missed, which topic you are still weak in order to strengthen your knowledge.

Finally this book is a good choice for candidates who are looking for quality mock exams to practice for the OCPJP 7 preparation.

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Table of Content:

• • Practice Questions & Answers Section 1: Java Class Design
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 2: Advanced Class Design
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 3: Object-Oriented Design Principles
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 4: Generics and Collections
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 5: String Processing
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 6: Exceptions and Assertions
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 7: Java I/O Fundamentals
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 8: Java File I/O (NIO.2)
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 9: Building Database Applications with JDBC
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 10: Threads
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 11: Concurrency
  • Practice Questions & Answers Section 12: Localization

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About the Author:

Nam Ha Minh is certified Java programmer (SCJP and SCWCD). He began programming with Java back in the days of Java 1.4 and has been passionate about it ever since. You can connect with him on Facebook and watch his Java videos on YouTube.