Interview-Ready: A Review of ‘Grokking the Java Interview’
As a Java developer, I have always been passionate about mastering the intricacies of the Java programming language. But when it comes to job interviews, I had always felt like something was missing. I was good at general topics like Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, and SQL, but I found that I would often stumble when it came to the more specific Java questions. It wasn’t until I came across Javin Paul’s book, “Grokking the Java Interview” that I finally felt like I had the tools I needed to tackle any Java interview.
One of the biggest challenges that Java programmers face during interviews is their lack of knowledge of Core Java concepts and essential APIs and packages like Java Collection Framework, Multithreading, JVM Internals, JDBC, Design Patterns, and Object-Oriented Programming. Many programmers, including myself, would focus on the broader topics and neglect the specific Java concepts that are so important for interviews.
Javin Paul’s book addresses this gap by introducing readers to classical Java interview questions from these topics. By going through these questions and topics, I was able to not only expand my knowledge but also get ready for my next Java interview. The book contains frequently asked questions and their answer/explanations on essential Java topics. You can use this book to quickly revise all essential Java concepts before your interview, both telephonic and face-to-face, and you can also use this book to learn Core Java in depth.
This book is also useful for Java developers preparing for the Spring Professional Certification Exam because Javin has tried to answer most of the questions from the Official Spring Certification Exam guide. This means you can use this as a review study guide for your spring certification preparation as well.
As I delved into the book, I found that Javin had addressed all of the common pitfalls that Java developers face during interviews. The book’s questions are a compilation of Javin’s best Java interview articles, which have been read by millions of Java developers, and it is also his 10 years of experience writing Java articles, tutorials, and interview questions. I particularly appreciated the depth of the explanations provided in the book, which helped me truly understand the concepts rather than just memorize them.
One quote that stuck with me from the book is, “Your answers drive interviews, and these questions will show you how to drive an Interviewer to your strong areas.” This quote encapsulates the essence of the book and the importance of truly understanding Java concepts before heading into an interview. With Javin’s book as my guide, I feel confident in my abilities to answer any Java interview question that comes my way.
In conclusion, I highly recommend “Grokking the Java Interview, Volume 1 and 2,” to any Java developer looking to expand their knowledge of Core Java concepts and essential APIs and packages. Whether you are preparing for a job interview or the Spring Professional Certification Exam, this book has everything you need to succeed. Don’t fall into the common pitfalls of Java interviews — pick up this book and drive the interview in your favor.
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Grokking the Java Interview, volume 2: link
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