As the editor of this book, but author of only part of it, I feel slightly uncomfortable writing the acknowledgements section, because this book would not exist without the authors of the individual chapters, and they deserve most of the credit and thanks. In other words, if the book feels inconsistent, it’s because of me; but if you like the content, you should thank the individual authors! You will find their names and bios at the end of each of the chapters. I would also like to thank my co-editor, Phil, who helped to shape the book and find an interesting group of contributors.
The main theme of this section is patience. I’m grateful to everyone at Manning for their continued support despite the numerous delays as we worked on this book. I would also like to thank all the readers of the MEAP (Manning Early Access Program) version of this book who did not ask for a refund and believed that they would eventually receive a finished book. It took a long time, but it’s finally here!
As I said, most of the acknowledgments should be dedicated to the authors of the individual chapters and the great people around them who supported them while they were writing (and hopefully made my continuous nagging bearable!). Thank you all for letting your friends, husbands and wives, or fathers and mothers work on this book for so many nights and weekends!