Taking Testing Seriously

Acknowledgments

Other than the direct contributors to this book, there are many indirect contributors whom we must honor.

This project went a full year past the deadline. Well, quality matters, you know! But it was hard on our wives. James's wife, Lenore, and Michael's wife, Mary Alton, excused us from household labors and family events, as well as brought things to sustain us as we debated for endless hours. Thanks!

To Mary, as my business partner, artist, designer of the RST logo and our three Web sites, consultant, advisor marketer, travel arranger, travelling companion — and also as my tirelessly supportive wife and the mother of our kids — I cannot begin to thank you enough. You've done more than anyone else will ever know. You are everything to me, and I love you.

Our collaborations with Jerry Weinberg and Cem Kaner played a huge role in shaping our attitudes and habits of thought.

We also thank our managing editor, Navin Vijayakumar, who was amazingly patient with authors who refused to tell him when we would be done! And Kathryn Hogan, our long-suffering project manager. For a trouble-free endgame we thank our two sharp-eyed copy editors, John Sleeva and Evelyn Wellborn for their respectful suggestions. We thank Archana Pragash for her soothing professionalism during the proofing stage. And thank you, Pete Gaughan: You were like one of those Jedi Knight ghosts that shows up to give a Force nudge every once in a while.

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