SQL for Data Scientists

Acknowledgments

When I first started this book in Fall 2019, I was new to the book authoring and publication process, and I couldn’t have anticipated how everything around us would change due to a deadly pandemic and political upheaval. I want to first acknowledge the healthcare and other essential workers who risked their lives during this era of COVID-19. Nothing any of us have accomplished throughout this time would have been possible without your selfless efforts saving lives and allowing some of us to work safely from home. I also want to thank those who continue fighting for equality in the face of injustice. You inspire me and give me hope.

As a first-time book author, the process of transferring my knowledge and experience to the page, and bringing this book to completion, has been a major learning experience. I would like to thank the team at Wiley for taking the chance on me and for all of your work, especially project editor Kelly Talbot for guiding me through this process, improving my content, and eventually getting me across the finish line!

I was so excited when I found out that Vicki Boykis, whose writing about our industry is fascinating and insightful, would be my technical editor. Her thoughtful feedback was invaluable. I truly appreciate her sticking with me throughout this extended process.

I would also like to thank my family and teachers, who encouraged my interest in computers and technology from a young age and fostered my love of reading, and my friends ...