Sun Certified... woooot.

[flexagon]

As of about an hour ago I am a Sun Certified Java programmer. I scored slightly lower on the test than I'd've liked, but still came in way above the pass/fail line. So after giving myself a couple of cursory kicks for the questions I missed, and wondering what they were, I turned to the much more pertinent question of where to have lunch. :)

How nice to have the resume padding... because when you have a brand new job that you intend to stay at for a few years, you know that's when you really need it. Heh. There'll probably be a new certification for Java 1.5 that I'll have to take an upgrade test for, before I get around to leaving Politic Frog. And yet, I'm glad I did it. I'm glad I'm finally showing enough interest in my profession to do things like this.

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[artana.livejournal.com]

Congrats!!

[flexagon]

Thank you! :)

[webrat.livejournal.com]

Congrats Flexy, knew you could do it.

[flexagon]

Which is the trouble with you peeps who believe in me. I never surprise anyone. Ah well. ;)

Thanks for the congrats.

[jg26.livejournal.com]

my congrats as well... a quick prying question...

What did this certification entail. Was it a 'class' or just a test with all prep being on your own. Also, was it $$$$$$$$$$...

I'm thinking a lot about my resume, as well. ;)

OK, and a complete random observation... I've just been playing guitar, so my fingers are a little raw... and my laptops pretty hot, typing kinda hurts. So, why did I just type a few extra sentences... masochism!

[flexagon]

Heehee, I wondered if this would perk your interest. :) I obviously have a book you can borrow, and if you work dutifully through all of it (9 chapters, where each chapter has a self-test) you will definitely pass the test. The test costs $150 and there are several places in the area to take it.

I must add that I have no idea what this would be like for a Java newbie. I already had a fair bit of Java programming experience going into it, and it didn't help me with the nitpickiness but it did help in terms of no concepts being unfamiliar. I guess I would definitely recommend downloading Eclipse (a free Java IDE) and typing in / doing some of the stuff it talks about, if I were in your boat... hell, I was doing some of that myself near the end.

I know from looking around that being Sun certified really is good for the resume. I dunno how people would react to you having that but no professional experience, but it certainly shows something. Willingness to get out and learn, at the very least.

If you decide to do this and I can help you in any way, just let me know. :)

[flexagon]

Oops, sorry for not directly saying that while Sun does offer prep classes for this, I did not take a class. I just read the book.

[jg26.livejournal.com]

I would LOVE to borrow the book.

I have no idea what this would be like for a Java newbie.
I'm not a complete newbie, I had to learn java for a compiler design course back in college, but that was > 5 years ago. I certainly didn't go very in-depth then... since it wasn't a Java course. It would be interesting... maybe I could get a 'how to program java' book as well and use it for reference, if something goes over my head.

[flexagon]

Eh, by newbie I just meant "haven't done it professionally." I'm not that worried about ya.

I've added the book to the Stack O' Stuff for B and J.

We should get together soon-like if you want it! Preferably at my place, because that stack's getting heavy. :)

[savage-rose.livejournal.com]

I am blissfully ignorant of whatever that means, but it sounds so very impressive. :) Congratulations Smarty Pants!

[flexagon]

*chortles* Thank you. It's computer programming stuff. Namely, I got someone to officially admit that I can program, in one language at least.

Woo Hoo!

[bluechromis.livejournal.com]

An Entity bean came into his local bar on Monday night, and his eyes fell on a beautiful Session bean.

He went over to her, gave her some line, but was denied.
The next day the barman grinned when he saw the Entity once again show up, and hit on the Session bean. Once again, denied.

On the third night, after getting dissed again, the Entity came and sat at the bar. The barmen gave him a drink and said... 'You are definately persistent'.

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Session Bean walks into a bar and asks for a Jack Daniels on the rocks...bartender says "I'm afraid I can't serve you any alcohol", and the Session Bean says, "why not ? Are you discriminating against Session Beans ?" and the bartender replies "well, look at the state you're in".

On that note: Congrats!

Re: Woo Hoo!

[flexagon]

*falls to the ground with hands clasped over ears, groaning*

I know just enough J2EE to recognize what truly AWFUL jokes those are. Thanks... I think!

Re: Woo Hoo!

[hiddenbear.livejournal.com]

Aww, I liked them!

I know I got here a bit late, but congratulations! Never doubted that you would pass.

[miyyu.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Resume-building is always a good and gratifying thing.