acknowledgments

First and foremost, I want to thank my parents for letting me disappear into the “computer room” to tinker with those amazing machines and for buying me my first computer. I also thank my wife, Meenakshi, for putting up with me, especially when I conveniently ignored most other things and worked through the graveyard shift after long days to write the book and code. To my daughter Maya, I thank you for never doubting my literal and coding abilities (even if it came with a teenager’s eye roll). This book would not be complete without my dog, Champ, who, as you will see, is a recurring theme. And finally, I thank my dear friend Somya for showing us what true courage looks like and reminding us that most of life’s dramas are just things we get ourselves worked up over.