Whizlabs did really good job with their “Examination Preparation Software”. I am really satisfied with their web based application (running on Google Gears) and the sample SCJP tests that they are providing. Part of the satisfaction is probably caused by the fact that I don’t have to pay for the software myself, but most importantly I feel that I get well prepared for the Sun’s exam. The cost is low… about $50 (like an average book, maybe two books) but I think it’s worth the money. Apart from the “Preparation Tests”, Whizlabs also provides possibility to review all your answers and generate a nice progress report for you (so that you can see where you are with your current knowledge).
Sample tests of course are not enough to get ready for the exam (even though Whizlabs seems to say they are). I recommend reading a book by Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates. It’s totally great. It is well written and I guarantee that you can learn a lot not only for the examination but also for the “real world” programming. It is also important to write tons of sample code just to burn the gathered knowledge into your brain.
