2. Introduction to OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification

The Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java SE 8 Programmer I exam (1Z0-808) covers the fundamentals of Java SE 8 programming, such as the structure of classes and interfaces, variables of different data types, methods, operators, arrays, decision constructs, and loops. The exam includes handling exceptions and a few commonly used classes from the Java API like String, StringBuilder, and ArrayList. This exam doesn’t include a lot of Java 8–specific language features. It includes an introduction to functional-style programming with lambda expressions. It partially covers the new Date and Time API.

This exam is one of two steps to earning the title of Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Java SE 8 Programmer. It certifies that an individual possesses a strong foundation in the Java programming language. Table 1 lists the details of this exam.

Table 1. Details for the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I exam (1Z0-808)