Java developers

could anybody recommend some good link in connection with the subject? I mean j2ee patterns are quiet a popular topic, but it seems that finding information on "correct" UI development using Swing is not that trivial (at least, the first several links in google turned out to be useless).

Just wondering what y'all think of Sun's Java Programmer certification, whether it's worth going after, best ways to study/prepare. Anyone actually done it? Would working through something like Bruce Eckel's Thinking in Java be enough?

I interviewed with a large company for a "Jr Java Developer" position today and the interviewer (who was the head developer, not just a PHB) suggested I consider cramming and and trying to get Sun certification in the next few months. I believe the quote was something like "It would be great for you wherever you go because you put that at the top of your resume and I wouldn't even have to ask about your comfort level with Java or getting up to speed on a new language. That would be all we'd need to know." ...there was mention about it influencing salary for all levels of developers also.

I'm pondering it now because I've so often heard that certs are well, empty? worthless? a waste of time and money?

Any comments are appreciated. I'm still fairly new to Java and looking for a first development job (partly why the interviewer brought it up) but I'm comfortable in general with programming/OOP/C++ and currently sitting on an aging computer science degree that isn't otherwise doing much at present. *sigh*

-Mark

Hi,somebody know how can I add plug-in VE(visual editor ) to Eclipse ?
I tried go step by step what was written in FAQs (http://www.eclipse.org/vep/) and at the end can't find option "Create a new Java Class using the Visual Editor".Also during the installation I coudn't find option - Select the radio button for "another compatible application" ... and others
Somebody help me!!!