Microsoft Azure in Action

acknowledgments

Writing a book is never a solo effort, even if most of it happens alone at a keyboard late at night. This one certainly wasn’t.

First and foremost, to my wife, Fiona—thank you for your endless patience as I spent countless evenings and weekends tapping away at this manuscript. Your support made the long nights possible, and your encouragement kept me going when I wondered if I’d ever finish.

To David Neal, whose incredible artwork brings this book to life—your illustrations don’t just decorate the pages, they capture the spirit of learning and discovery that I wanted the book to embody.

To fellow authors Henry Been, Gerald Versluis, and Jeremy Morgan—thank you for the encouragement, advice, and constant positive reinforcement. ...