For my parents, who frequently use web applications and are always there for me.

Lynn Beighley

To Rasmus Lerdorf, who single-handedly sparked the language that would eventually become PHP as we know it now. Enduring proof that it really only takes one person to lead us all down a new, more enlightened path.

Michael Morrison

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