| This book is primarily targeted at the Java programmers and students who want to prepare for the SCJP certification exam for Java 5, CX-310-055, or the update exam, CX-310-056. Since the book has a laser-sharp focus on the exam objectives, expert Java programmers who want to pass the exam can use this book to ensure that they do not overlook any objective. Yet, it is not an exam-cram book. The chapters and the sections inside each chapter are presented in a logical learning sequence: every new chapter builds upon knowledge acquired in previous chapters, and there is no hopping from topic to topic. The concepts and topics, simple and complex, are explained in a concise yet comprehensive fashion. This facilitates stepwise learning and prevents confusion. Furthermore, Chapter 1 presents a very basic introduction to computer programming and the Java programming language for absolute beginners. Hence, this book is also very useful for beginners to get up to speed quickly even if they are new to Java and computer programming. Even after the exam, you will find yourself returning to this book as a useful reference for basic Java programming. |