Alex Benedict

The design smells idea looks interesting. The slides are insightful, thanks for sharing.

Hi Pari,

In order to design in object oriented way, you need to start thinking in object oriented way. This requires a lot of reading, learning, and practicing. Now, there are many online videos available that can help you in the learning.

Finally, I passed the OCPJP 7 exam.
Thanks to the authors of this book that made it possible.

Also, it is nice to hear that the new version of the book available with errata addressed. Best of luck to authors of the book.

You should not think that SCJP 6 carrying lesser value. Instead see like this: when there is a newer version of exam available, one should target the newer one.

For OCAJP 7, you can refer Mala Gupta's book.

For OCPJP 7, there is only one option right now that is the book by Ganesh SG and Tushar Sharma.

Samantha Moore wrote:I took the exam recently and there are few different between scjp and ocjp.

I think you are referring to SCJP 6 and OCPJP 7. If yes, indeed there is a big difference. I think, OCPJP 7 not only covers Java 7 features but also difficult to crack.

Best of luck Ritika.

Declaring it final is i think the cause of the problem.

Chintu Ji wrote:Hi All,
I have already prepared for SCJP6 and planning to appear in exam within next 2 weeks.

But i am little bit confused thinking whether i should go for OCJPP7 after preparing extra topics included in 7th version.

Please guide me on OCPJP7.

Thanks

Hi Chintu,
I suggest you go for OCPJP 7. you can expect a question from you potential employer during interview that why you have taken SCJP 6 when newer version is available.

yes, the K&B book was good and unfortunately their book for version 7 will come in September last.

I tried the book from Ganesh and Sharma and the book is quite good. I suggest you take a look at the book.

Hi fellow rachers,

I am reading Ganesh/Sharma book for my OCPJP 7 preparation. I found the following question which I could not understand. I am seeking help here. It is on page 29-30 in chapter 2(pre-test).

35. Consider the following sequence of statements when using JDBC API. Assume that you’ve a TempSensor table with the column name temp.
// assume that connection is successfully established to the database connection.setAutoCommit(true); Statement statement = connection.createStatement(ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE, ResultSet.CONCUR_UPDATABLE); resultSet = statement.executeQuery("SELECT * FROM TempSensor"); // assume that the initial value of temp is "0" in the table resultSet.moveToInsertRow(); resultSet.updateString("temp", "100"); resultSet.insertRow(); Savepoint firstSavepoint = connection.setSavepoint(); resultSet.moveToInsertRow(); resultSet.updateString("temp", "200"); resultSet.insertRow(); Savepoint secondSavepoint = connection.setSavepoint(); resultSet.moveToInsertRow(); resultSet.updateString("temp", "300"); resultSet.insertRow(); Savepoint thirdSavepoint = connection.setSavepoint(); connection.rollback(secondSavepoint); connection.commit();
Which one of the following options correctly describes the behavior of this program?
a) temp value will be set to "100" in the table TempSensor.
b) temp value will be set to "200" in the table TempSensor.
c) temp value will be set to "300" in the table TempSensor.
d) temp value will be set to "0" in the table TempSensor.
e) The program will result in throwing a SQLException because auto-commit is true.

The book says e) is the answer.

Thanks in advance.

If you are confused between SCJP 6 and OCPJP 7 take a look at this blog.

Deepak Lal wrote:Hi Alex/Samir,
i contacted flipkart and the product is out of stock.
Could you let me know whether all java se 7 features are available in this book and how would you rate this book on a scale of 1 to 10,1 being least and 10 being the best.
Do they have ample examples of code for demonstration purposes for each topic.
could you tell me whether buying this book is really worth it or should i wait for K&B Java se 7 book due for release on June Month.

Regards,
Deepak Lal

The book covers all the topics of OCPJP 7 exam. The book explains everything using examples. The description flows very well. It is written quite well. I would definitely recommend it to all the OCPJP 7 aspirants.

Nancy recommended a nice way to evaluate the book. You can see the preview.

I am reading using this book and I am a fan of it. Really liked it.

I also like the material on their blog posted by authors (Ganesh/Sharma). In fact, the quick reference card shared by them is an excellent thing. 10 out of 10.

I am not sure but I think that in such cases compiler will accept the code but static behavior will override the transient and volatile behavior. pl. correct if I am wrong.