Acknowledgments

I wrote this book while working a full-time job, maintaining open source projects, and speaking at conferences. I can honestly say I’ve worked harder this year than any other time in my life, and I couldn’t have done it without the help of family, friends, and co-workers.

First, I want to thank Bláithín, who supported me throughout this process. Thank you so much for being patient and understanding on those weekends I spent hunched over my laptop, writing. I couldn’t have done this without you.

I want to thank the people at Manning who made this book possible: publisher Marjan Bace and everyone on the editorial and production teams. In particular, I’d like to thank Toni, my editor, who helped me through the entire process. Her guidance has been invaluable.

I’d also like to thank the reviewers who took the time to read my manuscript at various stages during its development and who provided invaluable feedback: Dane Balia, Gabriele Bassi, Julio Biason, John Farrar, Tamara Forza, George Gaines, Jon Guenther, Foster Haines, Clive Harber, Reka Horvath, Roman Kuba, Alberto Luis, Tom Madden, Viktor Nemes, Ubaldo Pescatore, Julien Pohie, Dan Posey, Fernandez Reyes, Jim Schmehil, Vishal Singh, and Yuxi (Evan) You.