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what is the best way to prepare scjp

 
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Hi,

Rancher's, i want to prepare for scjp.please tell me the best procedure to prepare.
i mean from where i need to start .i have only 3 hrs per day.

thanks and regards,
nagaraju.
 
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HI Nagaraju! Welcome to javaranch.

The best way to start would be to buy a copy of SCJP Study Guide by Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates. Read the book completely once and then go for some mock exams. Just look into the ScjpFaq for more details...
 
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thanks ankit
please tell me some tips while preparing for exam as well as writing the exam

thanks in advance,
nagaraju
 
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SCJP K&B is a really excellent book to start.
1. code, code and code
2. clear your doubts on this forum by putting your questions and telling which options you think are correct and why
they are correct.
3. Try solving the questions and doubts of fellow ranchers.
4. Do mock exams given in the SCJP links. The free ones like inquisition and devaka coorays examlab are really
good. But go for them only when you think you are ready.

But the key is to understand the concepts which is only possible if you code and see the results for yourself.

It may vary from person to person but if you are new to java then ideally considering the difficulty level of the exam not more than 2.5 months are needed to prepare and have a final crack at the exam.
If you are already working on java then 1 month of regular preparation should be sufficient.
 
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Don't have one way.
You need to do everything people said.

Regards...
 
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Start with "Head First Java" if you are new to Java.

Dont waste your time just digging information about passing SCJP.
Passing SCJP is secondary, first you should be through enough in Core Java concepts, for that you should read :
1) Khalid Moghul book for Java
2) scjp book by Kathy Sierra

After that javaranch will give you full info about the scjp exam.

All the Best!!
 
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The K&B SCJP book is an excellent book to prepare for SCJP. If you are new, I suggest some intro Java books then the K&B book. I recommend 1) Java How to Program, 2) Thinking in Java, or 3) Head First Java.

The most important thing during the studying is indeed NOT about passing but understanding why the answer to such and such question is that. This also indicates how good you understand the concepts. If you don't understand it, code.
 
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