Acknowledgments
This is my first technical book, and I am grateful for all the professional guidance and support I received from the amazing Sybex team: Mariann Barsolo, acquisitions editor, for believing in the concept and helping to define the content of this book; Gary Schwartz, development editor, for his expert editorial direction, patience, and encouragement throughout the project; Jon McFarland, technical editor, for his uncanny ability to ferret out and correct my mistakes; Tiffany Taylor, copy editor; and the numerous unsung heroes behind the scenes at Sybex. My thanks to Sue Olinsky for making the introductions at Wiley that led to this project—I still owe you a dinner!
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