I would like to start by thanking God for the courage and determination to write this book. There are many people I would like to express my gratitude to, for helping me with this book. These people have seen me through this book, provided support, offered comments, proofread my work, and been a critic when I needed one.
I want to thank my family for being my strength, my parents, Satish and Brij, wife, Khushboo, and two little boys, Johan and Jairus, who have been my strength. They have supported and encouraged me in spite of all the time it took me away from them. It was a lingering and arduous voyage for them. I would also like to thank my in-laws, Hardeep and Kawaljit, along with my siblings and friends for encouraging me to consider writing this book. They have always believed in me.
I would also like to thank Packt Publishing, their extremely helpful editorial staff and technical reviewers for enabling me to publish this book and encouraging me every step of the way. I would also like to thank Artima Inc, for their permission to refer to their work.
Special thanks once again to my lovely wife Khushboo. Without you, this book wouldn’t have been possible.
Last but not the least: I beg forgiveness to all those who have been with me over the years and whose names I have failed to mention.