Programmer's Guide to Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), A

Programmer's Guide to Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), A

<!--[if gte mso 9]> <xml> </xml> <![endif]--> <p style="margin:0px;">Unique among Java tutorials, <i> <b>A Programmer’s Guide to Java® SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA): A Comprehensive Primer</b> </i> combines an integrated, expert introduction to Java SE 8 with comprehensive coverage of Oracle’s new Java SE 8 OCA exam 1Z0-808.</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">Based on Mughal and Rasmussen’s highly regarded guide to the original SCJP Certification, this streamlined volume has been thoroughly revised to reflect major changes in the new Java SE 8 OCA exam. It features an increased focus on analyzing code scenarios and not just individual language constructs, and each exam objective is thoroughly addressed, reflecting the latest Java SE 8 features, API classes, and best practices for effective programming.</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">Other features include</p> <ul> <li>Summaries that clearly state what topics to read for each objective of the Java SE 8 OCA exam</li> <li>Dozens of exam-relevant review questions with annotated answers</li> <li>Programming exercises and solutions to put theory into practice</li> <li>A mock exam with realistic questions to find out if you are ready to take the official exam</li> <li>An introduction to essential concepts in object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional-style programming</li> <li>In-depth coverage of declarations, access control, operators, flow control, OOP techniques, lambda expressions, key API classes, and more</li> <li>Program output demonstrating expected results from complete Java programs</li> <li>Advice on avoiding common pitfalls in writing Java code and on taking the certification exam</li> <li>Extensive use of UML (Unified Modeling Language) for illustration purposes</li> </ul> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <xml> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE </xml> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <xml> </xml> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <![endif]-->