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I wanted to know the learning path. I am wondering what to do next after completing Core java. I will be writing SCJP in the month of May-2008. I would like someone to suggest what to take up next. I am planning to take up JSP and would be referring to Head First JSP and also am planning for SCWCD exam.
 
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JSP is a good next choice. There's quite a few job opportunities for JSP'ers. I recently started a new job as a Java (web) developer. Here's some things they're using that might also be helpful to you:

AJAX, SOAP, Struts, Spring, Axis2 and Tomcat.

I already knew AJAX and Tomcat, but the others aren't that hard to get up and running with.

Aloha,
Doug

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Thanks for the suggestion. I have very less idea on web languages. I only know basics of HTML. So what are the pre requisites for Ajax learning. And i am interested in JSP only. What are the advantages of learning of JSP. And which is the best book for learning JSP
 
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For AJAX, you should know HTML, XML and Javascript first. Also, getting dirty with interactive web pages will help you understand AJAX better.

The best book for JSP is the only one I read, which is the HF JSP/Servlets like you have . Really though, the HF series is *VERY* good and I have quite a few others from them too. There's even a HF AJAX book too.

The advantages of learning JSP is it runs on multi-platforms, and it's easier (for me anyway) to keep a mindset in Java when developing. Using other templates in the past, I've had to switch to whatever scripting language was being used in the template, which becomes more moving parts and complexity.

Aloha,
Doug

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I would suggest doing the developer exam first (SCJD) before moving on to web development. Just to make sure that you understand the fundamentals of the language itself. If you are totally comfortable with the language itself, learning new tricks (like JSP's and stuff) will be child's play.
 
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