New Programmer's Survival Manual

Acknowledgments

First, I must thank my ever-patient editor, Susannah Davidson Pfalzer. This book couldn’t have happened without her clear-minded guidance, words of encouragement, and occasional swift kick in the rear to keep me going. Susannah, thank you so much for helping this first-time author bring a book to life.

Next, numerous reviewers ranging from new programmers to industry pros provided tremendous help. They read (or should I say, endured) early drafts of this book and offered their own viewpoints, expertise, and corrections. I’d like to thank Daniel Bretoi, Bob Cochran, Russell Champoux, Javier Collado, Geoff Drake, Chad Dumler-Montplaisir, Kevin Gisi, Brian Hogan, Andy Keffalas, Steve Klabnik, Robert C. Martin, Rajesh Pillai, ...