You already know how crucial certification is within the Java community. "SCJD Exam with J2SE 5, Second Edition" is a valuable guide to prepare for the exam.

This book has been updated for the new Java version, J2SE 5.0, and works its way through a project with requirements and structure similar to the project you'll encounter in the exam. Upon reading this book, you'll become intimately familiar with key concepts, challenges, and pitfalls that the exam is likely to test you on. Table of Contents Introduction Project Analysis and Design Project Overview Threading The DvdDatabase Class Networking with RMI Networking with Sockets The Graphical User Interfaces