Great info. I know I'm late to the party, but when you eventually do take the exam, do you take it remotely/online or do you have to go to an actual testing center to take the exam? Thanks.
Thanks for the tips. I'm 12 classes away from my bachelors in CS and struggling really hard. Failed my last class after putting in 50 hours a week the entire semester. I have been thinking of taking a semester off and going over the basics again while trying to obtain this certification.
Hi Jeremy, You are very welcome! I want you to print this quote from Michael Jordan and read it every day : "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Give yourself enough time and focus on data structure and algorithms. Learn a language like Java really well and get certified. We all go through tough times in life to find the best version of ourselves. All the hours that you are putting in will pay off one day ! Just keep going! Best Siamak
Hi Except for OCA, what other materials do we need to safely prepare the exam? You mentioned practice exams. After OCA, how many practice exams do we need? Thanks!
Hi! A bit late, but hopefully other readers will find this useful. You can get mock exams on enthuware. For about 10 bucks you get 20 mock exams. How many do you need? Until you're comfortable! 20 gives you plenty of leeway.
Hi Siamak, I took the actual 1ZO-808 exam after it got postponed three times due to covid 19 and not until now they didn’t make it take from home online proctored. I took the practice exams from Boyarsky and Selikoff book and got 80%+ but I still failed the exam with 46% below the required 65%. The practice exams from the book were not similar to the real exam. They were also much harder and more code snippets. I had read the study guide 3+ times and compiled and run every line of code in notepad from the book. I feel at this point I just need to practice exam questions that are similar to the real exam questions. Which exam simulation software do you recommend and can you point me a link to it? I heard of Enthuware being the best one for this. Do you recommend it? I would appreciate your help. I definitely want the certificate because I spent months studying for it and have nothing (no certification) to show for it. Appreciate the help. Also it was hard pacing myself on the actual exam because the time was showing in decrementing order! In the custom exam from the Boyarsky and Selikoff book I was able to track my time because the timer was in incrementing order and I knew I had 1 and half to 2 minutes per question. In the actual exam because the timer was decrementing it caught me off guard and I had trouble tracking my time per question.
Hi Sanjay, I am sorry to hear that you were not able to pass the exam. That's okay. I have failed many exams in my life :) This means you are just not ready for the exam. Practice more and work harder. I know that you are going to succeed. Yes you can use their mock tests. Best Siamak
Code Engine Siamak, thank you for the kind words :). I will practice more and work harder and then take it again. I just purchased Enthuware mock tests and plan to continue practicing more. Thanks for believing in me! I will succeed the next time for sure :)
@@casioamplifier Hi, Just out of curiosity, could you please review your Enthuware mock tests. Are they closer to the real ones? I'm going to take OCA in a couple of weeks. Thank you
Hello, Getting Java 11 certification is great but to answer your question I have to say a lot of companies are still using Java 8. Upgrading to a newer version means engineering effort which means spending more money and a lot of engineering teams don't see the necessity to go to 11. Java 11 added a few nice features but not enough to get the engineering teams to migrate to Java 11. This is just my personal opinion :) I hope this helps Best Siamak
If I feel OCP study books looks very comfort then can I prepare for OCP directly? Still OCA8 is required to get pass before? Thanks for sharing your thoughts here.
Hey thanks for your video. I went to a coding bootcamp to learn JavaScript angular node. But I don’t have the core foundation like java and/or understanding of data structures and algorithms. Would passing the OCAJP (entry level cert) help in finding a software dev job or do I need to pass both the OCA and OCP (professional level cert)? Your input is highly appreciated. Thanks for the helpful advice. And how long (in months) should a beginner prepare for the OCA exam? 2-3 months? I’m highly focused and I won’t be having any distractions so i just wanted a rough estimation of how long to prepare for the OCA exam. Thanks
Hi Sanjay, Thanks for watching the video! I would focus on OCA Java certification since this cert will get you a software dev job along with your bootcamp experience. You can get OCP later on down the road. Give yourself 2 months then take a mock test and if you get 70% go ahead and schedule the exam. As you might have realized, having a good data structure and algorithms foundation is a key. In fact this is the only thing that you will be tested on in a software developer job interview. Practice algorithms on a daily basis. Good luck Siamak
Code Engine Hi Siamak, thanks for getting back to me. I truly appreciate it. Yes, I will definitely focus on the OCA and then the OCP down the road. Thx for the great advice. I’ll prepare 2-3 months then take the mock test and if I get 70% then I’ll schedule the exam. I agree, having a good data structures and algorithm is key and asked in a lot of software developer interview questions. Do you recommend any book or course to learn data structure and algorithms as a beginner? I’ll practice algorithms on a daily basis. Any recommended sites to practice them? Thanks, Sanjay
Hi Sanjay, You are very welcome! Take a look at the following course on Udemy : www.udemy.com/course/data-structures-and-algorithms-deep-dive-using-java Also you can start preparing for your interviews using leetcode.com or algoexpert.io I hope this helps Best Siamak
Code Engine Hi Siamak, thank you so much for that udemy link and especially the leet code link to practice for interviews. I truly appreciate it. I’m going to start preparing for the OCA exam and practice on leetcode daily. I plan to comment back on here in 2-3 months after I pass the OCA exam 😃🙏🏽
Hi Siamak, so I was reading the OCA study guide (same one in your video) and before I even went to the java basics, there was an assessment test. There were 20 questions. What if you don’t get any of them right? Is this some sort of assessment on whether you have the minimum knowledge to go through the contents of the study guide and sit for the exam? Or should I disregard the assessment test and come back to it after I have read the entire study guide? Thanks
Hello. Are these OCA books for beginners or they suppose to know already java but focuses only of tests? Can I use it to learn java from scratch and to pass the exam as well ? As of now, what is the latest version, Java 11 ? Thanks.
4:55 haha BEST DEFN I've ever heard of exams :D #lol "They wanna help you fail in an easier way"...and sth crossed my mind "They earn money out of that - that sum of money"...HILARIOUS...
Well it's true. There are a lot of "posers" out there that can't really code. We need to weed them out so the real programmers can bank stacks of cash. ;)
Hey Siamak, I went to Oracle website and they have the Java SE and Java EE certifications. When i clicked on the Java SE, they are now showing the Java SE 11 Programmer 1 (IZ0-815) and Java SE 11 Programmer 11 (IZ0-816). Would it make more sense to take the new Java SE 11 Programmer 1 IZ0-815 instead of the Java SE 8 Programmer 1 (IZ0-808) exam? If yes, could i prepare with the same book that you show in this video or do i have to buy a book catered to the SE 11? If yes, then which ones do you recommend? Thanks and appreciate your help.
I saw this from a medium article: With Java 11, Oracle has scrapped the OCA level certification altogether. There is only the Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer certification. And to get this certification you have to take two exams the OCP Java 11 Programmer Part 1 Exam 1Z0-815 and OCP Java 11 Programmer Part 2 exam 1Z0-816. So, you will get only one certificate after passing two exams. So can i no longer take the IZ0-808 (OCA)?
Hey Sanjay, The new Programmer I exam is significantly harder than the OCA 8. Scott Selikoff explains this topic really well : www.selikoff.net/2019/03/17/my-experience-taking-the-new-java-se-11-programmer-i-1z0-815-exam/ I hope this helps Let me know if you have any questions Siamak
Sir what do you think is master degree worth it to study or i should just get OCA OCP learn Java Web and get job and if you have instagram it would be nice to talk to you
Hi, It really depends and I recommend that you talk to more people before making any decisions but I would get all the popular certifications (AWS, Java, K8S, etc). But again this is my opinion and you need to take the time and review your situation. I hope this helps Best Siamak
Hi, I would like to ask you if I should take Java SE 8 Programmer I or Java SE 8 Programmer II because I'm a computer science student and I finished two courses of Java programming in the university so will you recommend me to take Java SE 8 Programmer II or I should take Java SE 8 Programmer I?
What about OCP, we need to get second book for OCP ? That one ( OCA ) is just for first exam, right ? so for OCP we need to get second book, make me right if I'm wrong Thanks
Hi Safa Yes. you need the second book (OCP 1Z0-809 Jeanne Boyarsky and Scott Selikoff). The exam is very focused on : Stream API Collections Lambda Advanced class design Concurrency I will be recording a video for OCP in the next few weeks. Make sure you take a mock test before taking the exam. Good luck Siamak
Thank you!! I am glad that it was helpful. You can use the following resources: www.udemy.com/share/100anuAEQfcFlbQHo= OR enthuware.com (Java 1Z0-808). I hope this helps
Hi, Can you please make me aware of any mandatory timeline to sit for OCP once someone passes OCA? Like in a month, or a year max or something like that?
Are we allowed to compile and run the code during the test? I am going to take the test in a tester center. Can I take my laptop with me? Will I have internet? Thanks
Hi Siamak, first of all I’d like to thank you for sharing with us those important tips. I’ll run for a OCA this year. My question is, how long it would take from purchasing this book to get certified. I have a good understanding about Java, but now I decided to be certified. Thank you.
All the questions are MCQ type?exam duration?if I completed oca certificate....I need to appear for ocp certification also...how much gap can be there for appearing exam between oca and ocp exam
Yes MCQ. The exam is 150 minutes and you get 70 questions. You need 65% in order to pass. You can immediately take OCP and you will be tested on Streams, IO, Concurrency, JDBC and Advanced class design. I will record a video for OCP in the near future. I hope this helps
Thanks for the helpful information pls let me know how much time of prep is needed to pass this certification I am experienced java programmer familiar working for 2+ years but don’t feel comfortable to take exam
You are welcome ! I am glad that it was helpful. You probably need 5-6 weeks (the book and exam simulation). Finish the book and take the simulation exam. If you get more than 70%, then go ahead and schedule the exam. I hope this helps.
hello 2 questions plz 1) do u think enough to learn and prepare the exam from thoes resourses (instuite java oca 8 course approved one + answering exam test moc) i dont like to read books at all. 2) I hear that Oracle will dislist oca 8 exam soon is this true.?
Sir, What is the procedure for this exam ... Like registration, fees... We need to go training or without training ( with self preparation ) we can write..
Hi Rajiv The cost is $245. You can schedule it online : education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-i/pexam_1Z0-808 The minimum score is 65%. For study material please watch the video Thanks
I spent 5 weeks (the book and exam simulation). If you are a Java developer then 4-5 weeks should be enough for the exam otherwise finish the book and take the simulation exam. If you get more than 70%, then go ahead and schedule the exam. I hope this helps.
It depends Maria. If you are a certified Java developer and upgrading to Java 8 then yes it is possible. If it is your first Java exam, you probably need more time.
Of course! keep in mind that getting certified is a way to evaluate your knowledge, so don't rush it. if you need more time to practice and study postpone the exam for another 4 weeks. The goal is to become a better software engineer. Good luck
@@CodeEngine I am certified in 1.4, I guess that's too outdated now. Previously there was a way to upgrade from 1.4. Also, at this time the exam centers for Prometric are closed until further notice. Wish they could proctor them remotely.
Hi Swapna, Pearson Vue just launched an online exam program. home.pearsonvue.com/oracle/onvue I actually took the AWS DevOps Pro exam this morning via Pearson Vue online exam and it was a good experience. Regarding the upgrade, yes that's unfortunately outdated and I recommend that you go for OCA then OCP. Best Siamak
Hi Sir..Thanks for the video. Is it advisable to attempt Java 8 certification when latest versions are getting released every now and then. Just wanted to know whether I am writing an outdated certification.
Thanks for watching the video! Companies are using Java 8 and they will be using it in the future and the reason is they can't upgrade their code bases because of a few changes in the language version. It takes money, effort and talent to go through this upgrade. Of course new codebases can benefit from the new versions like Java 11 but sometimes companies don't want to go through this every year, instead they would rather add a business function to their product or service. The point behind any exam is to validate your ability to work with the language. tag does the same thing in HTML 2 (came out in 1991) and does the same thing in HTML5 I hope this helps.
@@CodeEngine thanks sir. I'm writing an accessment based on Java 8 but it's IKM. I check it up on the web it's very similar to OCA and OCP. So I will follow your tips thanks.
hi there, thanks for your cool video. I have a question, regarding to Java quick evaluation, is it still worth to do this OCA/OCP 8, or it's better to prepare to pass another exam for java 11 ?
Hi there, Thanks for watching the video! I am glad that you liked it :) Companies are using Java 8 and they will be using it in the future and the reason is they can't upgrade their code bases because of a few changes in the language version. It takes money, effort and talent to go through this upgrade. Of course new codebases can benefit from the new versions like Java 11 but sometimes companies don't want to go through this every year, instead they would rather add a business function to their product or service. The point behind any exam is to validate your ability to work with the language. tag does the same thing in HTML 2 (came out in 1991) and does the same thing in HTML5 The new Programmer I exam is significantly harder than the OCA 8. Scott Selikoff explains this topic really well : www.selikoff.net/2019/03/17/my-experience-taking-the-new-java-se-11-programmer-i-1z0-815-exam/ Best Siamak
Great effort to make the video. Thanks a lot . I have never done programming and now started learning Java through youtube etc since last one month i.e. from April 2020. There are great resources on youtube to learn. How long should it take for me to clear the exam? I am studying everyday atleast 4 hours and have got the pdf book which you mentioned. Do you think I can be ready to take the exam by July end which is 3 months from now.
Yes of course but take a look at the following link also : enthuware.com/resources/oracle-java-programmer-certification-resources/1z0-815-1z0-808-comparison I hope this helps Siamak
Great info. I know I'm late to the party, but when you eventually do take the exam, do you take it remotely/online or do you have to go to an actual testing center to take the exam? Thanks.
Very clear. Another good overview like you did in the OCP video.
Thank you very much Tom!
I am glad that you liked it :)
Best
Siamak
The way you explain concepts is so clear. Like you mentioned in the video, can you have a session on time complexity and space complexity.
Thanks Kushal! I am glad that you liked it. I will be recording a complete data structure/ algorithms video in the near future.
Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for the tips. I'm 12 classes away from my bachelors in CS and struggling really hard. Failed my last class after putting in 50 hours a week the entire semester. I have been thinking of taking a semester off and going over the basics again while trying to obtain this certification.
Hi Jeremy,
You are very welcome! I want you to print this quote from Michael Jordan and read it every day :
"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
Give yourself enough time and focus on data structure and algorithms. Learn a language like Java really well and get certified. We all go through tough times in life to find the best version of ourselves. All the hours that you are putting in will pay off one day !
Just keep going!
Best
Siamak
Hi Except for OCA, what other materials do we need to safely prepare the exam? You mentioned practice exams. After OCA, how many practice exams do we need? Thanks!
Hi! A bit late, but hopefully other readers will find this useful.
You can get mock exams on enthuware. For about 10 bucks you get 20 mock exams.
How many do you need? Until you're comfortable! 20 gives you plenty of leeway.
How Can i get the model papers/sample papers to prepare for exam?
Hi Siamak, I took the actual 1ZO-808 exam after it got postponed three times due to covid 19 and not until now they didn’t make it take from home online proctored. I took the practice exams from Boyarsky and Selikoff book and got 80%+ but I still failed the exam with 46% below the required 65%. The practice exams from the book were not similar to the real exam. They were also much harder and more code snippets. I had read the study guide 3+ times and compiled and run every line of code in notepad from the book. I feel at this point I just need to practice exam questions that are similar to the real exam questions. Which exam simulation software do you recommend and can you point me a link to it? I heard of Enthuware being the best one for this. Do you recommend it? I would appreciate your help. I definitely want the certificate because I spent months studying for it and have nothing (no certification) to show for it. Appreciate the help. Also it was hard pacing myself on the actual exam because the time was showing in decrementing order! In the custom exam from the Boyarsky and Selikoff book I was able to track my time because the timer was in incrementing order and I knew I had 1 and half to 2 minutes per question. In the actual exam because the timer was decrementing it caught me off guard and I had trouble tracking my time per question.
Hi Sanjay,
I am sorry to hear that you were not able to pass the exam. That's okay. I have failed many exams in my life :)
This means you are just not ready for the exam. Practice more and work harder. I know that you are going to succeed.
Yes you can use their mock tests.
Best
Siamak
Code Engine Siamak, thank you for the kind words :). I will practice more and work harder and then take it again. I just purchased Enthuware mock tests and plan to continue practicing more. Thanks for believing in me! I will succeed the next time for sure :)
Hi Sanjay,
You are very welcome! I am sure you will succeed. Keep learning!
Best
Siamak
@@casioamplifier Hi, Just out of curiosity, could you please review your Enthuware mock tests. Are they closer to the real ones? I'm going to take OCA in a couple of weeks.
Thank you
Thanks a lot for the tips!!
You are very welcome!
Thank you so much Sir. Very helpful tips.
You are very welcome! I am glad that you liked the video:)
Best
Siamak
Good explanation. Really looking forward to crack OCA
Is Java 8 still relevant in 2022 or we should go for any other java certification? Kindly comment. Thanks.
Yes. Many companies are still running Java 8 but feel free to directly go to the latest version.
I hope this helps
bro they are putting me and my class through this at the age of 14-16 💀💀💀
Hay bro could you please send any course links like un udemy, coursera etc please...
Why does everyone get Java SE 8 certificate and not the Java SE 11.
Or why get Java 8 over other versions certification.
Hello,
Getting Java 11 certification is great but to answer your question I have to say a lot of companies are still using Java 8. Upgrading to a newer version means engineering effort which means spending more money and a lot of engineering teams don't see the necessity to go to 11. Java 11 added a few nice features but not enough to get the engineering teams to migrate to Java 11.
This is just my personal opinion :)
I hope this helps
Best
Siamak
@@CodeEngine thanks that did help 🙏
You are very welcome!
If I feel OCP study books looks very comfort then can I prepare for OCP directly? Still OCA8 is required to get pass before? Thanks for sharing your thoughts here.
Hey thanks for your video. I went to a coding bootcamp to learn JavaScript angular node. But I don’t have the core foundation like java and/or understanding of data structures and algorithms. Would passing the OCAJP (entry level cert) help in finding a software dev job or do I need to pass both the OCA and OCP (professional level cert)? Your input is highly appreciated. Thanks for the helpful advice. And how long (in months) should a beginner prepare for the OCA exam? 2-3 months? I’m highly focused and I won’t be having any distractions so i just wanted a rough estimation of how long to prepare for the OCA exam. Thanks
Hi Sanjay,
Thanks for watching the video!
I would focus on OCA Java certification since this cert will get you a software dev job along with your bootcamp experience. You can get OCP later on down the road. Give yourself 2 months then take a mock test and if you get 70% go ahead and schedule the exam.
As you might have realized, having a good data structure and algorithms foundation is a key.
In fact this is the only thing that you will be tested on in a software developer job interview.
Practice algorithms on a daily basis.
Good luck
Siamak
Code Engine Hi Siamak, thanks for getting back to me. I truly appreciate it. Yes, I will definitely focus on the OCA and then the OCP down the road. Thx for the great advice. I’ll prepare 2-3 months then take the mock test and if I get 70% then I’ll schedule the exam. I agree, having a good data structures and algorithm is key and asked in a lot of software developer interview questions. Do you recommend any book or course to learn data structure and algorithms as a beginner? I’ll practice algorithms on a daily basis. Any recommended sites to practice them?
Thanks,
Sanjay
Hi Sanjay,
You are very welcome!
Take a look at the following course on Udemy :
www.udemy.com/course/data-structures-and-algorithms-deep-dive-using-java
Also you can start preparing for your interviews using
leetcode.com or algoexpert.io
I hope this helps
Best
Siamak
Code Engine Hi Siamak, thank you so much for that udemy link and especially the leet code link to practice for interviews. I truly appreciate it. I’m going to start preparing for the OCA exam and practice on leetcode daily. I plan to comment back on here in 2-3 months after I pass the OCA exam 😃🙏🏽
Hey Sanjay
You are very welcome! Good luck 👍
What is the validitty of the certificate???
Hi Siamak, so I was reading the OCA study guide (same one in your video) and before I even went to the java basics, there was an assessment test. There were 20 questions. What if you don’t get any of them right? Is this some sort of assessment on whether you have the minimum knowledge to go through the contents of the study guide and sit for the exam? Or should I disregard the assessment test and come back to it after I have read the entire study guide? Thanks
Hi Sanjay,
You can disregard that for now. I recommend that you take a look at the questions after finishing the book.
Best
Siamak
Code Engine Hi Siamak,
Thank you so much. Appreciate it.
Best,
Sanjay
You are very welcome Sanjay!
Best
Siamak
Need some volume my friend.
thanks! Helpful tips!
Hello. Are these OCA books for beginners or they suppose to know already java but focuses only of tests? Can I use it to learn java from scratch and to pass the exam as well ? As of now, what is the latest version, Java 11 ? Thanks.
I am taking a class in school that gives me the exam for free, but it is in February. Do you think that is enough time if I apply myself?
Yes. It is enough time.
Just read the book and practice on a daily basis. You will pass the test.
Good luck
Siamak
How did it go, Antonio?
4:55 haha BEST DEFN I've ever heard of exams :D #lol
"They wanna help you fail in an easier way"...and sth crossed my mind "They earn money out of that - that sum of money"...HILARIOUS...
Well it's true. There are a lot of "posers" out there that can't really code. We need to weed them out so the real programmers can bank stacks of cash. ;)
Hey Siamak, I went to Oracle website and they have the Java SE and Java EE certifications. When i clicked on the Java SE, they are now showing the Java SE 11 Programmer 1 (IZ0-815) and Java SE 11 Programmer 11 (IZ0-816). Would it make more sense to take the new Java SE 11 Programmer 1 IZ0-815 instead of the Java SE 8 Programmer 1 (IZ0-808) exam? If yes, could i prepare with the same book that you show in this video or do i have to buy a book catered to the SE 11? If yes, then which ones do you recommend? Thanks and appreciate your help.
I saw this from a medium article: With Java 11, Oracle has scrapped the OCA level certification altogether. There is only the Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer certification. And to get this certification you have to take two exams the OCP Java 11 Programmer Part 1 Exam 1Z0-815 and OCP Java 11 Programmer Part 2 exam 1Z0-816. So, you will get only one certificate after passing two exams. So can i no longer take the IZ0-808 (OCA)?
Hey Sanjay,
The new Programmer I exam is significantly harder than the OCA 8. Scott Selikoff explains this topic really well :
www.selikoff.net/2019/03/17/my-experience-taking-the-new-java-se-11-programmer-i-1z0-815-exam/
I hope this helps
Let me know if you have any questions
Siamak
You can schedule OCA Java 8 on Oracle's website
education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-i/pexam_1Z0-808
Code Engine thank you Siamak. That article really helped. I will be taking the OCA 8 exam
You are welcome Sanjay!
Good luck!
can you please share how to learn lambda expression and garbage collector i got a hard time to understand both my exam is coming next month.
Your tips are golden ! Keep on ...
I am glad that you liked it! Thank you
Thank you for information
You are very welcome!
Best
Siamak
Sir what do you think is master degree worth it to study or i should just get OCA OCP learn Java Web and get job and if you have instagram it would be nice to talk to you
Thanks for your comment but unfortunately I don't have an instagram account.
Best
Siamak
What you think I should do get Master degree or get OCA OCP and work what is you recommendation
Hi,
It really depends and I recommend that you talk to more people before making any decisions but I would get all the popular certifications (AWS, Java, K8S, etc). But again this is my opinion and you need to take the time and review your situation.
I hope this helps
Best
Siamak
Hi, I would like to ask you if I should take Java SE 8 Programmer I or Java SE 8 Programmer II because I'm a computer science student and I finished two courses of Java programming in the university so will you recommend me to take Java SE 8 Programmer II or I should take Java SE 8 Programmer I?
Hi Abdulrahman,
Yes. You need to pass the OCA before taking the OCP exam. This is a requirement.
Best
Siamak
What about OCP, we need to get second book for OCP ?
That one ( OCA ) is just for first exam, right ? so for OCP we need to get second book, make me right if I'm wrong
Thanks
Hi Safa
Yes. you need the second book (OCP 1Z0-809 Jeanne Boyarsky and Scott Selikoff).
The exam is very focused on :
Stream API
Collections
Lambda
Advanced class design
Concurrency
I will be recording a video for OCP in the next few weeks.
Make sure you take a mock test before taking the exam.
Good luck
Siamak
HI, would you say Java SE 8 OCA is still relevant in 2022/23? I know I'm late to the game...
Hi,
Yes, Java 8 is still used in many organizations.
Brilliant! Just one question, could you please paste the link to take exam simulations? Thank you!
Thank you!!
I am glad that it was helpful. You can use the following resources:
www.udemy.com/share/100anuAEQfcFlbQHo=
OR
enthuware.com (Java 1Z0-808).
I hope this helps
does OCA exam have Functional Interfaces/ Lambdas
Hi Kgomotso,
No, OCP exam covers those topics.
Best
Siamak
@@CodeEngine Okay thank you Sir, I'm planning to write OCA some time next week, can I feel free to ask you anything?
Thanks.
Yes of course!
Good luck on your exam.
Best
Siamak
Hi, Can you please make me aware of any mandatory timeline to sit for OCP once someone passes OCA? Like in a month, or a year max or something like that?
Hi Shubham,
You can schedule your OCP immediately after passing your OCA.
I hope this helps
Best
Siamak
Thanks a lot for the tips .. I'm preparing for the exam .. Suggest some courses too
You are very welcome! Good luck:)
You can take a course on Udemy. Take a look at the course review before purchasing it.
Best
Siamak
Are we allowed to compile and run the code during the test? I am going to take the test in a tester center. Can I take my laptop with me? Will I have internet? Thanks
Hi Afif
Thanks for watching the video!
No, you are not allowed to take your laptop. You will have access to a pen and paper for the test.
Best
Siamak
@@CodeEngine Thanks
@@CodeEngine Do I need to bring 3 forms of ID like a passport, state ID, and driver's license?
You are welcome!
Two forms of ID is enough
Good luck
Siamak
I loved the tone you used to say "today is exiting" really made me laugh. but i hope it (learning for exam) will be ok.
Good luck Marta! Welcome to my channel :)
Hi Siamak, first of all I’d like to thank you for sharing with us those important tips. I’ll run for a OCA this year. My question is, how long it would take from purchasing this book to get certified. I have a good understanding about Java, but now I decided to be certified. Thank you.
Hi Ticiano,
Glad you liked the video 🙂
I would say 2 months but you it depends on your Java knowledge
Best
Siamak
All the questions are MCQ type?exam duration?if I completed oca certificate....I need to appear for ocp certification also...how much gap can be there for appearing exam between oca and ocp exam
Yes MCQ. The exam is 150 minutes and you get 70 questions.
You need 65% in order to pass.
You can immediately take OCP and you will be tested on Streams, IO, Concurrency, JDBC and Advanced class design.
I will record a video for OCP in the near future.
I hope this helps
@@CodeEngine Thank u so much for immediate response 🔥 Waiting for ur videos....
You are very welcome!
On which language this certification based on 'core java' or 'advance java'?
Core Java. (J2SE)
OCA covers :
OOP, data types, decision constructs, Java API, exceptions,
OCP covers : advanced class design, Generics, Stream API, IO, NIO2, Exceptions,,Lambda functional interfaces, concurrency, localization, JDBC
I hope this helps
@@CodeEngine thank you sir
You are welcome !!
Where/How to get that book ?
Hello,
You should be able to find the book on Amazon.com
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Siamak
Thanks for the helpful information pls let me know how much time of prep is needed to pass this certification I am experienced java programmer familiar working for 2+ years but don’t feel comfortable to take exam
You are welcome !
I am glad that it was helpful. You probably need 5-6 weeks (the book and exam simulation). Finish the book and take the simulation exam. If you get more than 70%, then go ahead and schedule the exam. I hope this helps.
hello
2 questions plz
1) do u think enough to learn and prepare the exam from thoes resourses (instuite java oca 8 course approved one + answering exam test moc) i dont like to read books at all.
2) I hear that Oracle will dislist oca 8 exam soon is this true.?
You need to practice the core concepts of Java or read the book.
I don't see Java 8 in the retirement list
Thanks for watching
Good luck
Siamak
Good Evening Sir..
Can you please tell me sir ? Can I give this Java OCA exam is free ?
Hello Himani,
Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately the exam is not free.
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Siamak
@@CodeEngine Thank you very much sir and also thanks for valuable guidance.
You are very welcome!
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Siamak
Sir,
What is the procedure for this exam ... Like registration, fees... We need to go training or without training ( with self preparation ) we can write..
Hi Rajiv
The cost is $245. You can schedule it online : education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-i/pexam_1Z0-808
The minimum score is 65%.
For study material please watch the video
Thanks
How long did you study for the test?
I spent 5 weeks (the book and exam simulation). If you are a Java developer then 4-5 weeks should be enough for the exam otherwise finish the book and take the simulation exam. If you get more than 70%, then go ahead and schedule the exam. I hope this helps.
@@CodeEngine is it possible to do this in one week?
It depends Maria. If you are a certified Java developer and upgrading to Java 8 then yes it is possible. If it is your first Java exam, you probably need more time.
@Code Engine Could automation tester crack the certification in 3 weeks with 3 months of experience working with Java and selenium???
Of course! keep in mind that getting certified is a way to evaluate your knowledge, so don't rush it. if you need more time to practice and study postpone the exam for another 4 weeks. The goal is to become a better software engineer.
Good luck
I am studying computer engineering 3rd year. I want to oass oca can i do it?
Hi Meghraj,
Yes of course! Read the book and practice Java every day.
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Siamak
Can I write OCP without OCA ?
Hi Swapna,
From Java 7 exam onwards, OCA is mandatory for taking the OCP exam.
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Siamak
@@CodeEngine I am certified in 1.4, I guess that's too outdated now. Previously there was a way to upgrade from 1.4. Also, at this time the exam centers for Prometric are closed until further notice. Wish they could proctor them remotely.
Hi Swapna,
Pearson Vue just launched an online exam program.
home.pearsonvue.com/oracle/onvue
I actually took the AWS DevOps Pro exam this morning via Pearson Vue online exam and it was a good experience.
Regarding the upgrade, yes that's unfortunately outdated and I recommend that you go for OCA then OCP.
Best
Siamak
@@CodeEngine Thanks for the info Siamak.
You are very welcome Swapna !
Thank you this is helpful
You are welcome!
do you know some mock test for OCA? online
Yes. Take a look at :
www.udemy.com/share/100anuAEQfcFlbQHo=
OR
enthuware.com (Java 1Z0-808).
I hope this helps.
Hi Sir..Thanks for the video. Is it advisable to attempt Java 8 certification when latest versions are getting released every now and then. Just wanted to know whether I am writing an outdated certification.
Thanks for watching the video!
Companies are using Java 8 and they will be using it in the future and the reason is they can't upgrade their code bases because of a few changes in the language version. It takes money, effort and talent to go through this upgrade. Of course new codebases can benefit from the new versions like Java 11 but sometimes companies don't want to go through this every year, instead they would rather add a business function to their product or service. The point behind any exam is to validate your ability to work with the language. tag does the same thing in HTML 2 (came out in 1991) and does the same thing in HTML5
I hope this helps.
I have the book you shaw as but the mock test and soft copy of sample questions are expired I can't access it. Do I have to buy again the book or what
Just finish the book. You can skip the test and the links.
Good luck 👍
Siamak
@@CodeEngine hello dear I read all the books but I need to try the mock exam too thanks
Perfect! Try Whizlab
They have high quality mock tests.
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Siamak
@@CodeEngine thanks so much I will check them
You are very welcome!
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Siamak
You say you have 20 years of experience experience but you look like you 25 years old
Hi Joel,
Thank you! 😊
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Siamak
@@CodeEngine true sir. You age gracefully. By any chance do you know anything on IKM java 8 se exam?
Thank you! No, unfortunately I am not familiar with IKM
@@CodeEngine thanks sir. I'm writing an accessment based on Java 8 but it's IKM. I check it up on the web it's very similar to OCA and OCP. So I will follow your tips thanks.
You are very welcome! Good luck:)
Yes looks exactly the same
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Siamak
hi there, thanks for your cool video. I have a question, regarding to Java quick evaluation, is it still worth to do this OCA/OCP 8, or it's better to prepare to pass another exam for java 11 ?
Hi there,
Thanks for watching the video! I am glad that you liked it :)
Companies are using Java 8 and they will be using it in the future and the reason is they can't upgrade their code bases because of a few changes in the language version. It takes money, effort and talent to go through this upgrade. Of course new codebases can benefit from the new versions like Java 11 but sometimes companies don't want to go through this every year, instead they would rather add a business function to their product or service. The point behind any exam is to validate your ability to work with the language. tag does the same thing in HTML 2 (came out in 1991) and does the same thing in HTML5
The new Programmer I exam is significantly harder than the OCA 8. Scott Selikoff explains this topic really well :
www.selikoff.net/2019/03/17/my-experience-taking-the-new-java-se-11-programmer-i-1z0-815-exam/
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Siamak
Great effort to make the video. Thanks a lot . I have never done programming and now started learning Java through youtube etc since last one month i.e. from April 2020. There are great resources on youtube to learn. How long should it take for me to clear the exam? I am studying everyday atleast 4 hours and have got the pdf book which you mentioned.
Do you think I can be ready to take the exam by July end which is 3 months from now.
You are very welcome! I am glad that you liked it. Yes. I think you should be able to pass the exam after 3 months.
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Siamak
Hello, are you working currently as a JAVA Developer? Can you teach me along with your work? please email me rao.priya2204@gmail.com
How much did you score in SE 8 ?
I believe 80 or 81%
Same guide can be used for OCA 11 ??
Yes of course but take a look at the following link also :
enthuware.com/resources/oracle-java-programmer-certification-resources/1z0-815-1z0-808-comparison
I hope this helps
Siamak
There is no OCA anymore for 11, Pugal. Only OCP for Java SE 11.
How to schedule the exam bro ?
Please use the following URL :
education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-i/pexam_1Z0-808
Can I do the exam on line ?
You can schedule the exam using the following link.
education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-i/pexam_1Z0-808
You know, you know... Without 'you know' it would be better to hear your tips. Thanks