dedication

For Elpida Anastasiou, my beloved partner, who has brought joy to my life over the past decade. Without her constant support, this book would not have been possible.

Dedicated to the memory of My father, Giannis Angelakos, who sparked my lifelong passion for computing in 1984 by bringing home a Sinclair ZX Spectrum. He was always supportive and believed in me.

Simon Riggs, my mentor, colleague, and friend, who gave me my start in the professional PostgreSQL world. His trust and guidance were an invaluable gift to my growth.