Kathy Sierra – författare

What will you learn from this book?

Head First Java is a complete learning experience in Java and object-oriented programming. With this book, you''ll learn the Java language with a unique method that goes beyond how-to manuals and helps you become a great programmer. Through puzzles, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects, you''ll quickly get up to speed on Java''s fundamentals and advanced topics including lambdas, streams, generics, threading, networking, and the dreaded desktop GUI. If you have experience with another programming language, Head First Java will engage your brain with more modern approaches to coding--the sleeker, faster, and easier to read, write, and maintain Java of today.

What''s so special about this book?

If you''ve read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven''t, you''re in for a treat. With Head First Java, you''ll learn Java through a multisensory experience that engages your mind, rather than by means of a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available--Written by the Lead Developers of Exam 310-065

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.

Covers all SCJP exam topics, including:

Declarations and Access Control · Object Orientation · Assignments · Operators · Flow Control, Exceptions, and Assertions · Strings, I/O, Formatting, and Parsing · Generics and Collections · Inner Classes · Threads · Development

CD-ROM includes:

Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test with free online registration.

Don''t Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!

Written by two of the lead developers of the Java SE Programmer Exam, OCP Java SE 6 Programmer Practice Exams is filled with more than 260 realistic practice questions to prepare you for this challenging exam. To help you understand this material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all official objectives for Exam 310-065 and is the perfect companion to SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Study Guide.

Covers all OCP Java SE 6 Programmer exam topics, including:

A complete update to the definitive, bestselling guide to the #1 certification for Java programmers

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!

Written by two of the lead developers of the Java SE Programmer Exam, OCP Java SE 6 Programmer Practice Exams is filled with more than 260 realistic practice questions to prepare you for this challenging exam. To help you understand this material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all official objectives for Exam 310-065 and is the perfect companion to SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Study Guide.

Covers all OCP Java SE 6 Programmer exam topics, including:

What do Ford Financial, IBM, and Victoria''s Secret have in common? Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). As the industry standard for platform-independent reusable business components, EJB has just become Sun Microsystem''s latest developer certification. Whether you want to be certifiable or just want to learn the technology inside and out, Head First EJB will get you there in the least painful way. And with the greatest understanding.You''ll learn not just what the technology is, but more importantly, why it is, and what it is and isn''t good for. You''ll learn tricks and tips for EJB development, along with tricks and tips for passing this latest, very challenging Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD) exam. You''ll learn how to think like a server. You''ll learn how to think like a bean. And because this is a Head First book, you''ll learn how to think about thinking.Co-author Kathy Sierra was one of Sun''s first employees to teach brave, early adopter customers how to use EJB. She has the scars. But besides dragging you deep into EJB technology, Kathy and Bert will see you through your certification exam, if you decide to go for it. And nobody knows the certification like they do - they''re co-developers of Sun''s actual exam!As the second book in the Head First series, Head First EJB follows up the number one best-selling Java book in the US, Head First Java. Find out why reviewers are calling it a revolution in learning tough technical topics, and why Sun Chairman and CEO Scott McNealy says, "Java technology is everywhere...if you develop software and haven''t learned Java, it''s definitely time to dive in "Head First."And with Head First book, you don''t even have to feel guilty about having fun while you''re learning; it''s all part of the learning theory. If the latest research in cognitive science, education, and neurobiology suggested that boring, dry, and excruciatingly painful was the best way to learn, we''d have done it. Thankfully, it''s been shown that your brain has a sense of style, a sense of humour, and a darn good sense of what it likes and dislikes.In Head First EJB, you''ll learn all about:

Imagine a world without eBay...unthinkable! How would you get that Farrah Fawcett poster, retired Beanie Baby, or first-edition pet rock? Handling over a gazillion (OK, we exaggerate--it''s actually only 1 billion) page views each day, server-side Java makes eBay work.Isn''t it time you learned the latest (J2EE 1.4) versions of Servlets & JSPs? This book will get you way up to speed on the technology you''ll know it so well, in fact, that you can pass the Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) 1.4 exam. If that''s what you want to do, that is. Maybe you don''t care about the exam, but need to use Servlets & JSPs in your next project. You''re working on a deadline. You''re over the legal limit for caffeine. You can''t waste your time with a book that makes sense only AFTER you''re an expert (or worse one that puts you to sleep).No problem. Head First Servlets and JSP''s brain-friendly approach drives the knowledge straight into your head (without sharp instruments). You''ll interact with servlets and JSPs in ways that help you learn quickly and deeply. It may not be The Da Vinci Code, but quickly see why so many reviewers call it "a page turner". Most importantly, this book will help you use what you learn. It won''t get you through the exam only to have you forget everything the next day.Learn to write servlets and JSPs, what makes the Container tick (and what ticks it off), how to use the new JSP Expression Language (EL), what you should NOT write in a JSP, how to write deployment descriptors, secure applications, and even use some server-side design patterns. Can''t talk about Struts at a cocktail party? That''ll change. You won''t just pass the exam, you will truly understand this stuff, and you''ll be able to put it to work right away.This new exam is tough--much tougher than the previous version of the SCWCD. The authors of Head First Servlets and JSP know: they created it. (Not that it EVER occurred to them that if they made the exam really hard you''d have to buy a study guide to pass it.) The least they could do is give you a stimulating, fun way to pass the thing. If you''re one of the thousands who used Head First EJB to pass the SCWCD exam, you know what to expect!

Looking to study up for the new J2EE 1.5 Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) exam? This book will get you way up to speed on the technology you''ll know it so well, in fact, that you can pass the brand new J2EE 1.5 exam. If that''s what you want to do, that is. Maybe you don''t care about the exam, but need to use servlets and JSPs in your next project. You''re working on a deadline. You''re over the legal limit for caffeine. You can''t waste your time with a book that makes sense only AFTER you''re an expert (or worse, one that puts you to sleep).Learn how to write servlets and JSPs, what makes a web container tick (and what ticks it off), how to use JSP''s Expression Language (EL for short), and how to write deployment descriptors for your web applications. Master the c:out tag, and get a handle on exactly what''s changed since the older J2EE 1.4 exam. You don''t just pass the new J2EE 1.5 SCWCD exam, you''ll understand this stuff and put it to work immediately.Head First Servlets and JSP doesn''t just give you a bunch of facts to memorize; it drives knowledge straight into your brain. You''ll interact with servlets and JSPs in ways that help you learn quickly and deeply. And when you''re through with the book, you can take a brand-new mock exam, created specifically to simulate the real test-taking experience.

Up-to-date coverage of every topic on the Java 8 SE Programmer I exam

Prepare for the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I exam using this effective self-study system from Oracle Press. Written by developers of the original Sun Certified Java Programmer exam, OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-808) includes two complete, accurate practice exams. In all, you will get more than 200 practice questions that mirror those on the actual test in content, tone, and format. Beyond fully preparing you for the challenging exam, the book also serves as an ideal on-the-job reference.

Clearly explains every topic on Exam IZ0-808, including:• Declarations• Access control• Object orientation• Assignments• Operators• Flow control• Exceptions• Strings• Arrays• ArrayListsElectronic content includes:• 200+ practice exam questions• Fully customizable test engine• Secured book PDF

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Publisher''s Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Looking to study up for the new J2EE 1.5 Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) exam? This book will get you way up to speed on the technology you''ll know it so well, in fact, that you can pass the brand new J2EE 1.5 exam. If that''s what you want to do, that is. Maybe you don''t care about the exam, but need to use servlets and JSPs in your next project. You''re working on a deadline. You''re over the legal limit for caffeine. You can''t waste your time with a book that makes sense only AFTER you''re an expert (or worse, one that puts you to sleep).Learn how to write servlets and JSPs, what makes a web container tick (and what ticks it off), how to use JSP''s Expression Language (EL for short), and how to write deployment descriptors for your web applications. Master the c:out tag, and get a handle on exactly what''s changed since the older J2EE 1.4 exam. You don''t just pass the new J2EE 1.5 SCWCD exam, you''ll understand this stuff and put it to work immediately.Head First Servlets and JSP doesn''t just give you a bunch of facts to memorize; it drives knowledge straight into your brain. You''ll interact with servlets and JSPs in ways that help you learn quickly and deeply. And when you''re through with the book, you can take a brand-new mock exam, created specifically to simulate the real test-taking experience.

What do Ford Financial, IBM, and Victoria''s Secret have in common? Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). As the industry standard for platform-independent reusable business components, EJB has just become Sun Microsystem''s latest developer certification. Whether you want to be certifiable or just want to learn the technology inside and out, Head First EJB will get you there in the least painful way. And with the greatest understanding.You''ll learn not just what the technology is, but more importantly, why it is, and what it is and isn''t good for. You''ll learn tricks and tips for EJB development, along with tricks and tips for passing this latest, very challenging Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD) exam. You''ll learn how to think like a server. You''ll learn how to think like a bean. And because this is a Head First book, you''ll learn how to think about thinking.Co-author Kathy Sierra was one of Sun''s first employees to teach brave, early adopter customers how to use EJB. She has the scars. But besides dragging you deep into EJB technology, Kathy and Bert will see you through your certification exam, if you decide to go for it. And nobody knows the certification like they do - they''re co-developers of Sun''s actual exam!As the second book in the Head First series, Head First EJB follows up the number one best-selling Java book in the US, Head First Java. Find out why reviewers are calling it a revolution in learning tough technical topics, and why Sun Chairman and CEO Scott McNealy says, "Java technology is everywhere...if you develop software and haven''t learned Java, it''s definitely time to dive in "Head First."And with Head First book, you don''t even have to feel guilty about having fun while you''re learning; it''s all part of the learning theory. If the latest research in cognitive science, education, and neurobiology suggested that boring, dry, and excruciatingly painful was the best way to learn, we''d have done it. Thankfully, it''s been shown that your brain has a sense of style, a sense of humour, and a darn good sense of what it likes and dislikes.In Head First EJB, you''ll learn all about:

What will you learn from this book?

Head First Java is a complete learning experience in Java and object-oriented programming. With this book, you''ll learn the Java language with a unique method that goes beyond how-to manuals and helps you become a great programmer. Through puzzles, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects, you''ll quickly get up to speed on Java''s fundamentals and advanced topics including lambdas, streams, generics, threading, networking, and the dreaded desktop GUI. If you have experience with another programming language, Head First Java will engage your brain with more modern approaches to coding--the sleeker, faster, and easier to read, write, and maintain Java of today.

What''s so special about this book?

If you''ve read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven''t, you''re in for a treat. With Head First Java, you''ll learn Java through a multisensory experience that engages your mind, rather than by means of a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

Note for ebook customers: The design and layout of this book play a key role in conveying the author''s message. When creating the ebooks, we''ve tried to keep the look and feel of the print edition, but this means that not all e-reading devices will support the files. The EPUB format is optimized for iPad. The Mobi files are optimized for Kindle Fire tablets and phones and for Kindle reading apps.

Imagine you’re in a game with one objective: a bestselling product or service. The rules? No marketing budget, no PR stunts, and it must be sustainably successful. No short-term fads.

This is not a game of chance. It is a game of skill and strategy.

And it begins with a single question: given competing products of equal pricing, promotion, and perceived quality, why does one outsell the others?

The answer doesn’t live in the sustainably successful products or services. The answer lives in those who use them.

Our goal is to craft a strategy for creating successful users. And that strategy is full of surprising, counter-intuitive, and astonishingly simple techniques that don’t depend on a massive marketing or development budget. Techniques typically overlooked by even the most well-funded, well-staffed product teams.

Every role is a key player in this game. Product development, engineering, marketing, user experience, support—everyone on the team. Even if that team is a start-up of one. Armed with a surprisingly overlooked science and a unique POV, we can can reduce the role of luck. We can build sustainably successful products and services that rely not on unethical persuasive marketing tricks but on helping our users have deeper, richer experiences. Not just in the moments while they’re using our product but, more importantly, in the moments when they aren’t.