About the Author

Ken Bluttman has been working as a software and web developer for more than two decades. Ken specializes in Excel/VBA- and database-centric web applications. He has written several articles and books on various computer topics, including Office/VBA development, XML, SQL Server, JavaScript, HTML5, and PHP. On the creative side, he has written about Photoshop, and has penned a book on photography. Ken lives in North Carolina with his wife, son, two cats, a rather large white tree frog, and a couple of geckos.

Dedication

In memory of Howard Bluttman, 1929–1951.

Author’s Acknowledgments

Much activity goes on behind the scenes in bringing a book from idea to reality. Many people are involved. I wish to thank the great Wiley staff — Charlotte Kughen, Katie Mohr, and everyone else on the Wiley team — for all their hard work. Thanks to Mike Talley for tech editing. Thanks to Stacey Czarnowski and the great staff at StudioB.

Special thanks to my family for understanding that, at times, sitting in front of a computer is a priority, even when it means I have to miss something special. But, darn, I did miss watching some fun movies and shows (sigh).

Publisher’s Acknowledgments

Senior Acquisitions Editor: Katie Mohr

Project Editor: Charlotte Kughen

Copy Editor: Kathy Simpson

Technical Editor: Mike Talley

Sr. Editorial Assistant: Cherie Case

Production Editor: Kinson Raja

Cover Image: © Getty Images/Adam Gault

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