The Symbian Developer Network has published a paper, written by Australian mobile developer Sam Mason, that provides an insight into preparing for and taking the ASD examination. Sam describes how he "discovered" the ASD program before discussing his preparation, including his approach and the books and resources he used. He also looks at the process involved in taking the exam.

For anyone considering the ASD this paper should help in deciding whether they are ready and if not provide guidance on how to acquire the knowledge needed. Well worth a read.

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About Sam Mason

Sam Mason is a professional computer scientist based in Sydney Australia. He has architected a number of business systems over the last ten years in such diverse sectors as Human Resources, Supply & Logistics, Entertainment, Procurement and Accounting, Payroll and Finance. Sam holds a number of industry certifications and a Masters degree from UNSW in Autonomous Systems. He is the founding member of Mobile Intelligence (http://www.mobileintelligence.com.au), started in 2006, and hopes to specialize exclusively in mobile phone software development moving forward. Sam is particularly interested in using AI techniques to build better applications to make smart phones even smarter.

More information on the ASD Examinations can be found at www.majinate.com and www.meme-education.com.