acknowledgments
Writing a book is a demanding process, and I am deeply grateful to my family for making it possible. My wife, Hannah, took on so much to give me the space I needed to write, and my daughters, Lucinda and Annika, were incredibly forgiving of the hours I spent at my keyboard instead of with them. Thank you all.
I owe a great deal to my editor, Rebecca Senninger, and would like to thank her for her expert guidance, advice, and insightful feedback throughout the process. Rebecca is a fantastic editor who kept me on track and helped shape the book into what it is today.
I was incredibly fortunate to have Stephen Witherden as my technical reviewer. Stephen’s attention to detail and practical perspective elevated every chapter, dramatically improving the book’s clarity and accuracy. Stephen Witherden leads software engineering for Beca, a 4,000+ strong engineering professional services consultancy in the Asia Pacific. As technical editor for this book, he brought his internationally recognized practical experience in delivering digital twins for organizations across defense, water, manufacturing, primary industries, and buildings.
I would also like to thank the wonderful team at Manning Publications, including Michael Stephens, for their professionalism and support throughout the journey from idea to finished manuscript.