I’m so glad I had the opportunity to write this book, so I can help others who are just starting out in the wide world of programming.
First, I’d like to thank my husband, CJ. His support throughout the writing of this book was unwavering, from offering suggestions to watching our son while I wrote on weekends.
Next, I’d like to thank my parents and sister. My dad taught me programming when I was 12, and I’ll never forget how many times he had to explain object-oriented programming to me before it finally clicked. My sister and mom travelled across the country a few times a year to help watch my sons while I got more writing done. My mom, especially, was my “secret weapon.” She has never programmed before and was the perfect target audience, working through the exercises and reviewing the chapters as I was writing them.