Hello,
The SCEA study guide [1] states on p. 126, section Core Java EE patterns, that 'Some patterns have become obsolete with new technologies introduced in Java EE 5'.
The guide doen't tell which patterns have become obsolete and what the consequences are for the exam.
My questions:
- Do I have to learn and treat the obsolete patterns as if nothing has changed since 2003, or do I really have to find out what the impact of Java EE 5 on these patterns are.
- When answering the exam's questions, might it happen that I am expected to give an obsolete answer?
- Which patterns have become obsolete (and why)? Is any updated, good and complete source of information available for Java EE 5 core patterns?
The last question is partly answered in Real World Java EE Patterns [2]. For part I preparation this book is not complete enough (assuming that I really have to know what the impact of Java EE 5 is on the core J2EE patterns). I think this book will become more useful for part II and my daily work. Having read the first 150 pages, I like this book so far.
[1] Sun certified Enterprise Architect for Java EE Study Guide, second edition, Mark Cade, 2010
[2] Real World Java EE Patterns, Adam Bien, 2009
Thanks,
René Avontuur