Rishi Bharat Jasapara started off his technical career as a Windows Phone developer and is still very much a Windows Phone loyalist. Along the way, he learned how to develop apps through PhoneGap and create a strong backend for products. Since he started his career in July 2012, he has worked with several start-ups. Rishi is currently the head of product at Timesaverz Dotcom Pvt. Ltd. Prior to this, he also worked as the chief technology officer for a start-up company based in New York and MobCast Innovations Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based company. This is his first book as a reviewer. Rishi wishes to continue reviewing books for the younger, incoming breed of tech enthusiasts. You can find more information about him at http://rishi.jasapara.me and can connect with him on LinkedIn.
I would like to thank my parents, Bina and Bharat Jasapara, who continue to show immense faith in me and my decisions throughout. I would also like to thank my younger brother, Mohit, who has always been a bundle of youthful energy and encourages me to work hard and give my best. This book would not have been possible without the unconditional support that I received from Timesaverz Pvt. Ltd. I also want to acknowledge the contributions of my previous employers and colleagues, especially Ashwin Roy for being a brilliant mentor. I would also like to thank my close friends, relatives, teachers, and well-wishers, who have continued to support me throughout my life with their actions. Lastly, I would like to extend my gratitude to Packt Publishing for giving me the wonderful opportunity of reviewing this book.
John Kershaw has always had a fascination with how things work. This curiosity led him to pursue a master's degree in advanced computer science from the University of Manchester and move onwards to a career as a freelance software developer. John specializes in mobile apps and websites that are out of the ordinary.
He is also a freelance developer and the founder of Bristlr, a social network and dating site dedicated to people who love beards. When not running Bristlr, John gives talks on how to build start-ups, the joys of JavaScript, and how to be pragmatic while still using all the new buzzwords.
Mohammad Nurdin bin Norazan is a software engineer and a team leader with over 5 years of experience in mobile app development. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in information system engineering from Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia. Mohammad is currently pursuing a master's degree in computer science from Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia. His technical expertise includes frameworks, tools, and programming languages (including iOS, Android, PhoneGap, Cordova, IBM MobileFirst, Digital Ocean, Parse, and Heroku). Mohammad constantly delivers mobile app training, covering the iOS and Android platforms, to both students and professional audiences. He also works as a senior software engineer at Penril Datability (M) Sdn Bhd, a technical consultant at Technovault Solutions Sdn Bhd, a mobile technology team leader at Geomash/Dekatku Sdn Bhd, and a freelance programmer at Nurdin Norazan Services.
I would like to thank my parents, Norazan Zam and Mariah Hussin, and my beloved wife, Sabrina Hussin, for the immeasurable amount of support and guidance they have provided me. I would also like to thank my partner in crime, Asan Aldin, for his constant encouragement. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my former bosses, Lee Yong and Koh, for having faith in me when I worked with them. My sincere gratitude goes out to my teachers and lecturers, Dr. Mazlan, Saharbudin Naim, Dr. Suraya, and Dr. Nasiroh. Special thanks to my current bosses, Damien Santer, Graham Williams, and Tim Chandler, who trusted me and gave me the opportunity to lead the team. Last but not least, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my family, friends, colleagues, and partners from the bottom of my heart for their help.