acknowledgments

This book took almost five years to complete, and during that time, many things changed around us, both professionally and personally. The technology landscape has transformed dramatically since we began writing: LLMs have fundamentally shaped our professions.

Writing a book requires dedication and countless hours, usually outside normal working hours, late at night, and on weekends and holidays. So first and foremost, we need to thank our families and all the people who somehow received a “no” or suffered a delay because of this book.

To my co-authors—Fabio, Giuseppe, and Vlastimil—thank you for embarking on this adventure with me. Each of you brought unique expertise and perspectives that made this book infinitely better than what I could have accomplished alone. Your dedication to excellence and willingness to adapt as the technology landscape shifted around us were nothing short of remarkable.