This book is dedicated to Christoph Schittko, whose uninhibited review comments led us to alter the course of this book after the original draft of the manuscript had already been submitted for production. The subsequent changes improved the manuscript dramatically.

—Thomas Erl

To my darling wife Michelle, to my parents Rob and Sue, and to my children Genevieve and Matthew. Thank you for your years of support and encouragement.

—Benjamin Carlyle

To my family and my Esperanza.

—Cesare Pautasso

To my parents for their sacrifice and support.

—Raj Balasubramanian

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