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Illustrations by Juli M. Cofer
Cover image of development board used with permission of Avnet, Inc.
Photography by RC Cofer

Dedication

To Juli, whose love, support, assistance and patience made this book possible. I am lucky to have you as my wife. My special thanks to God and my parents who have encouraged and supported me throughout this project.

RC

This dedication is to my two best friends. To Colleen, my wife and beacon,...