Head First Servlets and JSP, Second Edition - New from O'Reilly

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Head First Servlets & JSP, Second Edition - New from O'Reilly
Passing the Sun Certified Web Component Developer Exam

Sebastopol, CA--The new J2EE 1.5 Sun Certified Web Component Developer
(SCWCD) exam is tough--much tougher than the previous exam. It's three
hours and sixty-nine questions that can make even the most competent Sun
Certified Java Developers break out in a sweat. That is, if they haven't
prepared beforehand with a brain-friendly copy of "Head First Servlets &
JSP," Second Edition (O'Reilly, US $49.99).  Written by Bryan Basham,
Kathy Sierra, and Bert Bates, the book combines the stellar teaching power
of the creators of the Head First Series with the inside knowledge they
bring from also being on the development team of the SCWCD exam.  Basham
was lead designer on both the original and the new version of the exam.

This new edition of "Head First Servlets & JSP" will help Java Developers
learn the material so well, in fact, that they can pass the brand new J2EE
1.5 exam. If that's what they want to do, that is. But maybe you don't
care about the exam, you just need to use servlets and JSP in your next
project. Or you're working on a deadline.  You don't want to 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.  This book's brain-friendly approach drives the knowledge
straight into your head. You'll interact with servlest and JPSs in ways
that help you learn quickly and deeply. You'll see why so many reviewers
call this book a "page-turner." And most important, 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. The book includes a brand-new mock exam
created specifically to simulate the real test-taking experience. 

"Head First Servlets & JSP" is ideal for both novice and experienced Java
developers who are preparing for the arduous SCWCD exam, or who are
upgrading their skills from the J2EE 1.4 platform to the current Java EE 5
platform.

Bryan Basham is a Sun Certified Developer for Java 2 Platform and one of
the key designers of the Sun Certified Web Component Developer exam. He is
also a course developer for Sun Microsystems concentrating on Java
technology and Object-Oriented design principles. Bryan has worked on a
large range of Java courses, including Sun's core Java programming course,
the JDBC course, a J2EE overview seminar, the Servlet/JSP course, and the
OO Analysis and Design course.

Kathy Sierra has been interested in learning theory since her days as a
game developer (Virgin, MGM, Amblin'). More recently, she's been a master
trainer for Sun Microsystems, teaching Sun's Java instructors how to teach
the latest technologies to customers, and a lead developer of several Sun
certification exams. Along with her partner Bert Bates, Kathy created the
Head First series. She's also the original founder of the Software
Development/Jolt Productivity Award-winning javaranch.com, the largest
(and friendliest) all-volunteer Java community.

Bert Bates is a 20-year software developer, a Java instructor, and a
co-developer of Sun's upcoming EJB exam (Sun Certified Business Component
Developer). His background features a long stint in artificial
intelligence, with clients like the Weather Channel, A&E Network,
Rockwell, and Timken.

For more information about the book, including table of contents, index,
author bios, and samples, see:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596516680/

Head First Servlets & JSP, Second Edition
Bryan Basham, Kathy Sierra,  and Bert Bates
ISBN: 978-0-596--51668-0, 879 pages, US $49.99
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