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- Get the inside track on J2EE architect certification by Humphrey Sheil - [Clicks: 121]
The Sun Microsystems Certified Enterprise Architect for J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) Technology exam represents the culmination of the Sun certification stack for Java technology. However, the value of formal certifications has always been questioned by the Java community and by the larger software engineering community. What does the exam buy you? In this article, Humphrey Sheil examines the pros and cons of pursuing J2EE architect certification and dispels common misconceptions about both the exam and its associated certification. Throughout the article, Mark Cade, lead developer responsible for Sun's J2EE architect exam, provides insider commentary. Sheil also gives tips on how to prepare for the exam, specifically the practical assignment portion. Last but not least, Sheil presents a sneak peek into some likely features for the exam's later iterations and offers you the opportunity for input on future exams.
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-2002/jw-1206-architect.html - Dec, 2002
