java 1.4 or 5.0

[Anjali Gupta]

Hi everyone,

I am planning to take certification in java.
should I take certification in java 1.4 or java 5.0 ???
I am a fresher(MCA)and haven't studied java ever,only some core java.
I want to get a job in java for which I am sitting for a certification.
PLease suggest urgently.
I'll be thankfull

[aymane chetibi]

Hi,
I think since you are new to java, and you will be learning java from the begining I would say forget about 1.4 and go for 1.5
It's the latest and covers (almost) all what is in the previous versions.

regards,

[warren li]

yea, 5. but to my opinion, it is tougher than 1.4. However since u just start, u won't feel it.

[Balaji VR]

Go for Java 1.5..

Good luck & Happy Learning!

[Kishore Balla]

I've chosen Java 1.5 .. Hope even you will do the same

[Sreeram Desigan]

Hai the decision should be based on ur intensions. If u want a job the try 1.4 because it is easier than 1.5 u can score a lot. Scores are very important for interviews and to find jobs. Also 1.5 is not adopted in most of the top compaines and will not be for atleast a year. So go for 1.4 itself.
But if u want to learn a lot and dont have any urgency then go for 1.5. Its a real challenge.

[Vikram Kohli]

Hi Anjali

ya i totaly agree what Sreeram has said that if u do not have time and want to clear it with in 1 month then go for 1.4 otherwise 1.5

[Vikram Kohli]

Hi Anjali

ya i totaly agree what Sreeram has said that if u do not have time and want to clear it with in 1 month then go for 1.4 otherwise 1.5

[Kishore Balla]

Originally posted by Vikram Kohli:
Hi Anjali

ya i totaly agree what Sreeram has said that if u do not have time and want to clear it with in 1 month then go for 1.4 otherwise 1.5

I'm planning to clear SCJP 1.5 in one month

[Chandra Sekar]

Hi Anjali,

5.0 is not all that difficult with the study guide by K&B. At the same time it is not as easy as 1.4. It needs some effort on your part. I just completed my preps for 5.0 and am planning to take it in a week.

Pick the K&B, write as much code as possible. Attempt some mock exams and you should be able to clear SCJP 5.0 hands down.

[Kishore Balla]

Originally posted by S.C Sekar:
Hi Anjali,

5.0 is not all that difficult with the study guide by K&B. At the same time it is not as easy as 1.4. It needs some effort on your part. I just completed my preps for 5.0 and am planning to take it in a week.

Pick the K&B, write as much code as possible. Attempt some mock exams and you should be able to clear SCJP 5.0 hands down.

This sounds nice for me.. Atleast I will follow your words and will take exam next month

[Manoj Kumar Sikhakolli]

Hi anjali..

i think as per the situation for which u r going to take up the exam i would suggest u taking up the 1.4 rather than 5. you can always upgrade once you get enough time to prepare.look in to your javaranch profile for details

[Sreeraj G Harilal]

Study Java 5