Acknowledgments

This book would not have been possible without a lot of support from several sources.

Let me start with my gorgeous wife, Monali, who fills my life with love and brightness. Despite her long days as a college professor, she has patiently tolerated me when my entire evenings were devoted to book writing. With each passing day, I realize just how fortunate I am to have her in my life and can only hope that my boundless love for her offers some consolation for my almost constant technical preoccupations. I am also thankful to my parents, who have provided me constant verbal encouragement throughout the few months it took to get this book together.

Microsoft’s support for making this book happen has been stellar. I am thankful to ...

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