Here's some advice on how to prepare for certification, published by Infotech Software Architect Javin Paul.
More than three years have passed since March 17, 2014, with the appearance of Java SE 8, and for almost three years now everyone can take the OCAJP8 certification exam. You're probably aware that to become a certified Java SE 8 developer, you need to pass two exams - OCAJP8 (exam code 1Z0-808) and OCPJP8 (exam code 1Z0-809). The first is called associate level certification, and the second is called professional level certification. When OCAJP8 first came out, there weren't enough good books available to prepare for it, so many candidates had to rely mainly on Java 8 books and professional exam simulators like Whizlabs and Enthuware. Today, those taking the OCAJP8 exam do not have such a problem. This article will introduce you to some of the best books to prepare for the OCAJP8 exam.
How to approach the exam
The rules for success in the OCAJP8 exam are very simple: find a good textbook (for example, any of the books described below), write code every day, take as many practice exams as possible. It is enough to be honest with yourself when writing code: not only write, but also understand what you are writing and experiment with the code. When answering practice questions from practice exams, carefully study all answer options. It is important not only to know which answer is correct, but also to understand why all the others are wrong. Finally, be sure to read the explanations for the practice questions and practice exams. This is a rich source of information specifically for this exam. They will also help you correct your misconceptions and fill gaps in your knowledge. When I got my first certification back in the days of Java 1.4, these three rules helped me achieve a high score, so since then I have always recommended this approach to my readers. No silver bullets - just honest preparation using the right study guides, books and practice questions.
Best books on OCAJP8
Although the Java SE 8 platform introduces several new concepts, such as lambda expressions, method references, data flows, new APIs for working with dates and times, etc., there are no major differences from OCAJP7. So if you already have any books on OCAJP7 , you can use them to prepare, and then update your knowledge in accordance with the requirements of the new exam. If you are a beginner or getting your first Java certification, you can use the following books to prepare for the OCAJP8 exam code 1Z0-808. Remember that in addition to the different versions of Java (7 and 8), there are two different exams - OCAJP8 and OCPJP8 - so it is imperative to consider the exam code to select the right books.
OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification Guide
The author of the book is Mala Gupta. I have been eagerly awaiting this book ever since I read the OCAJP7 Certification Guide by the same author. And it certainly complements it nicely with the new features of Java 8. You will find in this book a lot of useful diagrams, side notes, and concise and clear presentation of the various edge cases important for obtaining Java certification. As always with tutorials like this, this book covers everything you need for the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification exam (exam code 1Z0-808), including Java language add-ons such as creating and using lambda expressions, new APIs for working with dates, and time, etc. It also includes a full-length practice exam that can be used in conjunction with David Mayer's Java 8 certification questions . Even if you are familiar with Java 8, I am sure that you will be able to find something new for yourself in this book or learn new facts about things you already know. Overall, this is a great book for Java programmers of all levels preparing for the OCAJP8 certification exam, so if you only want to buy one book to prepare for, buy this one.
Another great book to prepare for the OCAJP8 exam. This is the most up-to-date and complete summary of OCAJP8 issues. It was written by Jeanne Boyarsky and Scott Selikoff, who did an excellent job of covering all the important nuances of the OCAJP8 exam. The book starts with a quiz to test your knowledge and contains many examples to help you learn both new and old principles of the Java language. Another useful part of this book is the detailed explanations of the questions in the above test. Like Whizlabs' OCAJP 8 exam simulator , it not only shows why answer A or B is correct, but also explains why the other answers are wrong. This is very useful for understanding the working principles and correcting your misconceptions.
This is another book dedicated to the OCAJP8 exam, containing information from the original source, i.e. Oracle. The 3rd edition of this book, written by Edward Finegan and Robert Liguori, has been completely revised to contain information that is current and relevant to exam topics. Like the previous book, it contains many exercises and tests to test your knowledge. It also comes with a CD containing two full length practice exams. Although the level of questions is different from the real exam and it is better to use Whizlabs' OCAJP 8 exam simulator, they are still good places to practice.
This book is designed to practice questions in the OCAJP8 exam (code 1Z0-808). It contains more than 120 practice questions. It can be used in conjunction with any of the above-mentioned books to improve the quality of preparation. These practice questions can be used in conjunction with my list of free OCAJP8 practice exams to gain experience before moving on to the final stage of preparation with a practice exam using exam simulators from Enthuware or Whizlabls.
That's all I wanted to tell you about some good books to prepare for the OCAJP8 (Oracle Certified Java SE 8 Developer) exam. These are good books aimed specifically at preparation for OCAJP8. There are also free practice exams available, as well as – even better – exam simulators. There are often small changes in the exam topic, as well as other important nuances - cost, duration and passing score, so be sure to check all this. Other useful resources and links for those planning to take OCAJP8 :
In addition, if you are in doubt whether to take OCAJP7 or OCAJP8 , then I would recommend choosing OCAJP8, as it is newer. Among other things, this will help you learn version 8 of the Java language, which will be used everywhere very soon. Posted by Javin Paul , Software Architect at Infotech
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