About the Author

Jesse Liberty is the president of Liberty Associates, Inc. found on the internet at http://www.libertyassociates.com, where he provides on-site training in object-oriented analysis, design, and programming as well as mentoring, consulting, and contract programming. Jesse is the author of numerous books on C++ and object-oriented analysis and design; he was a Distinguished Software Engineer for AT&T, and Vice President of Citibank’s Development Division. He lives with his wife, Stacey, and his daughters, Robin and Rachel, in the suburbs of Cambridge, Massachusetts. He can be reached via the Internet at jliberty@libertyassociates.com.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to Edythe, who provided life, Stacey who shares it, and Robin and Rachel who give it purpose.

Acknowledgments

With each book there is a chance to acknowledge and to thank those folks without whose support and help this book literally would have been impossible. First among them are Stacey, Robin, and Rachel Liberty.

I must also thank everyone associated with my books, both at Sams and at Wrox press, for being professionals of the highest quality. The editors at Sams did a fantastic job, and I must especially acknowledge and thank Tracey Dunkelberger, Holly Allender, and Sean Dixon.

Finally, I’d like to thank Mrs. Kalish, who taught my sixth-grade class how to do binary arithmetic in 1965, when neither she nor we knew why.

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