Mala Gupta

Mala is passionate about making people employable by bridging the gap between their existing and required skills. In her quest to fulfill this mission, she is authoring books to help IT professionals and students succeed on industry-recognized Oracle Java certifications.

She has master’s degrees in computer applications along with multiple other certifications from Oracle. With over 15 years of experience in IT as a developer, architect, trainer, and mentor, she has worked with international training and software services organizations on various Java projects. She is experienced in mentoring teams on technical and software development processes.

She is the founder and lead mentor of a portal (www.ejavaguru.com) that has offered Java courses for Oracle certification since 2006.

Mala is a firm believer in creativity as an essential life skill. To popularize the importance of creativity, innovation, and design in life, she and her daughter started KaagZevar (www.KaagZevar.com)—a platform for nurturing these values.

books by Mala Gupta

OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification Guide
  • September 2016
  • ISBN 9781617293252
  • 704 pages
Included with a Manning Online subscription
  • printed in black & white
catalog / Software Development / Software Engineering / Application Development / Java

To earn the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification, you have to know your Java inside and out, and to pass the exam you need to understand the test itself. This book cracks open the questions, exercises, and expectations you’ll face on the OCA exam so you’ll be ready and confident on test day.

OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification Guide prepares Java developers for the 1Z0-808 with thorough coverage of Java topics typically found on the exam. Each chapter starts with a list of exam objectives mapped to section numbers, followed by sample questions and exercises that reinforce key concepts. You’ll learn techniques and concepts in multiple ways, including memorable analogies, diagrams, flowcharts, and lots of well-commented code. You’ll also get the scoop on common exam mistakes and ways to avoid traps and pitfalls.

OCP Java SE 7 Programmer II Certification Guide
  • August 2015
  • ISBN 9781617291487
  • 832 pages
  • printed in black & white
catalog / Programming Languages and Styles / Java / Java Certification

The OCP Java 7 certification tells potential employers that you've mastered the language skills you need to design and build professional-quality Java software. Passing the OCP isn't just about knowing your Java, though. You have to also know what to expect on the exam and how to beat the built-in tricks and traps.

OCP Java SE 7 Programmer II Certification Guide is a comprehensive, focused study guide that prepares you to pass the OCP exam the first time you take it. It systematically guides you through each exam objective, reinforcing the Java skills you need through examples, exercises, and cleverly constructed visual aids. In every chapter you’ll find questions just like the ones you’ll face on the real exam. Tips, diagrams, and review notes give structure to the learning process to improve your retention.

OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide
  • April 2013
  • ISBN 9781617291043
  • 560 pages
  • printed in black & white
catalog / Programming Languages and Styles / Java / Java Certification

To earn the OCA Java SE 7 Programmer Certification, you need to know your Java inside and out, and to pass the exam it's good to understand the test itself. This book cracks open the questions, exercises, and expectations you'll face on the OCA exam so you'll be ready and confident on test day.

OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide is a comprehensive guide to the 1Z0-803 exam. You'll explore important Java topics as you systematically learn what is required. Each chapter starts with a list of exam objectives, followed by sample questions and exercises designed to reinforce key concepts. It provides multiple ways to digest important techniques and concepts, including analogies, diagrams, flowcharts, and lots of well-commented code.