2016 first-champs-java-cert
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The document outlines a step-by-step guide for getting certified as a Java programmer, emphasizing the importance of study plans, coding practice, and review methods. It includes recommendations for study resources and strategies for tackling certification exams effectively. Additionally, the author shares personal insights from their extensive experience in Java development and certification mentoring.
2016 first-champs-java-cert
- 1. How to Get Certified as a Java Programmer Jeanne Boyarsky 4/28/16
- 2. Aboutme • Java developer for 13+ years • Author of two Java books • Programming mentor of FRC Team 694 • Slideshare.net/boyarsky • Blog: http://www.selikoff.net • Moderator of forums at: http://www.coderanch.com Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 3. Whygetcertified? • Learn Java more deeply – Faster – Better – More accurate code • Job hunting – Internship – Entry level job Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 4. OCJP 5/6 9/10:SunOracle SCJA 5/6 SCJP 5/6 OCJA 5/6 New acronyms! Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 5. 2/12:Moreexams OCA 7 OCP 7 More to learn! OCJP 6 Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 6. 1/15:Java8exam OCA 7 OCP 7 Removed and new content OCA 8 OCP 8 Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 7. 3/16:Java5examsretired About time! OCJA 5 OCJP 5 Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 8. ThreepathstoOCP8 OCA 7 OCA 8 I’ll start with the OCA 8OCP 7 OCP 8 * OCJP 6 or earlier Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 9. Java Foundations novice level exam Warning!Don’tTake! Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 11. Step1:CreateaStudyPlan Buy book Magic Pass Test Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 12. Step1:CreateaStudyPlan Study 15 minutes a day no matter what. No losing momentum! I’ve studied for certs during competitions – minutes between each match! And this year, I took one the day after stop build day – flashcards! Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 14. Step2:ReadaStudyGuide Lots of info to digest Lots of edge cases Not everything overlaps what you actually use in a job Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 16. Step3:Code! How do I know what to code? • Change to break something and see error • Change to see what something does • See what outputs from changes Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 18. Step4:Reviewquestions Answer? Why? How are they trying to trick you? Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 19. Step4:Reviewquestions Didn’t we just see this question? Nope! Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 20. Step4:Reviewquestions Really, didn’t we just see this question? Ok we did. Easier this time? Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 21. Step5:Flashcards What are the eight primitive types? Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 22. Step5:Flashcards Make your own too Think of key points Spaced repetition Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 24. Step5:Flashcards What flashcards could we make for Commands? Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 26. Step6:Practiceexams Common Problems Solution Not enough time Code more Drill with review questions to get faster List what missed so look for it faster Too low a score List what areas got a question wrong and study those parts more List WHY got it wrong – fact? missed point? Understanding? Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 27. Step6:Practiceexams Do NOT take another practice exam immediately if you are not happy with your score. There are only so many out there and you can waste your “first exposure” attempts. Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 28. Step6:Practiceexams Practice exams are typically harder than the real thing Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 29. MoreResources • Includes links to mock exams • http://www.coderanch.com/t/659981/Wiki/Ocajp-Faq • http://www.coderanch.com/t/659977/Wiki/Ocpjp-Faq • Oracle cert list • http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq- dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=651 Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
- 30. Questions? Wait? Robots can’t take the test? Someone should have told me! Twitter: @jeanneboyarsky
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