Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks

Acknowledgments

When I announced that I had signed the contract to write this book, a friend asked, “Has it been long enough that you’ve forgotten what writing the first one was like?” I guess I was naïve enough to imagine that writing a second book would be easier. Perhaps if I’d chosen an easier format than a Seven in Seven book, I would have been right.

It certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support I’ve received from series editor Bruce Tate and development editor Jackie Carter. Thanks to both of you for sticking with me during this book’s occasionally difficult gestation, and thanks to Dave and Andy for the opportunity to make another contribution to a great series.

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