Practical Object-Oriented Design: An Agile Primer Using Ruby, 2/e

Acknowledgments

It is a wonder this book exists; the fact that it does is due to the efforts and encouragement of many people.

Throughout the long process of writing, Lori Evans and TJ Stankus provided early feedback on every chapter. They live in Durham, NC, and thus could not escape me, but this fact does nothing to lessen my appreciation for their help.

Midway through the book, after it became impossible to deny that its writing would take approximately twice as long as originally estimated, Mike Dalessio and Gregory Brown read drafts and gave invaluable feedback and support. Their encouragement and enthusiasm kept the project alive during dark days.

A number of reviewers cast their keen eyes on the entire book, acting as gracious stand-ins ...