Concepts and Approach

I am generally a really laid-back guy, so I when I teach a concept, I try to do so in a really laid-back way. This holds true for the language used in this book. It is very easy to get lost in technical jargon when dealing with a technical concept, but I have tried my best to keep things as casual as possible. I'll make all definitions clear, straightforward, and to the point, without any added fluff.

If you really want to learn packet analysis, you should make it a point to master the concepts in the first several chapters—they are integral to understanding the rest of the book. The second half of the book is purely conceptual. You may not see these exact scenarios in your work, but you should be able to apply the concepts ...

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