Better preface and acknowledgements

Signed-off-by: Baiju Muthukadan <[email protected]>

Author: baijum

acknowledgements.tex

@@ -3,15 +3,18 @@
 \chapter*{Acknowledgements}
 \addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{\numberline{}Acknowledgements}
 
-First and foremost, I thank my God for enabling me to write this book.
-I want to thank my wife, Nithya and our two sons, Aadidev \& Aarav for
-their love, care, and support.  I also want to thank my colleagues and
-friends for all the help.
+First and foremost, I express my gratitude to my God for granting me the ability
+to write this book. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to my wife,
+Nithya, and our two sons, Aadidev and Aarav, for their unwavering love, care,
+and support throughout this endeavor. I am also indebted to my colleagues and
+friends for their invaluable assistance.
 
-I have received much feedback from my colleagues, friends, and fellow
-Go community members, including Satish V.J., Nurali Virani, Preeti
-Chandrashekar, Parvathy V.R., Sunil Malagi, Bilal M.K, Iliyas Shirol,
-Pratik Shah, and Andrei Tudor Călin.
+I am incredibly grateful for the abundance of feedback I have received from my
+colleagues, friends, and fellow members of the Go community. Special recognition
+goes to Satish V.J., Nurali Virani, Preeti Chandrashekar, Parvathy V.R., Sunil
+Malagi, Bilal M.K, Iliyas Shirol, Pratik Shah, and Andrei Tudor Călin for their
+contributions.
 
-The encouragement I received from the Go community is terrific.  I am
-grateful for being part of the Go community.
+The encouragement I have received from the Go community has been truly
+remarkable, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. My sincere appreciation
+goes out to the entire Go community for their support and camaraderie.

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@@ -8,59 +8,54 @@ \chapter*{Preface}
 off.} --- Proverbs 23:18
 \end{quote}
 
-If you are looking for a simple and powerful general-purpose
-programming language, \textit{Go} would be a great
-choice.  \textit{Go} is an open source software from Google and the
-project has lots of community contributions.  The project was started
-in 2007 by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson.  However, it
-was publicly released by Google as an open source software in November
-2009.  \textit{Go} is used by many organizations in different problem
-domains.  Remember, the search-friendly word for \textit{Go}
-is \textit{Golang}.
+If you are searching for a straightforward and robust programming language
+suitable for a variety of applications, Go is an excellent option to consider.
+Go is an open-source language developed by Google with significant contributions
+from the community. The project originated in 2007 through the efforts of Robert
+Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson. It was subsequently released as
+open-source software by Google in November 2009. Go has gained popularity among
+numerous organizations across diverse problem domains.
 
-This book is an introductory book that covers the basics of the Go
-programming language.  If you are new to programming, I hope this book
-is going to be useful for you.  If you studied programming a long time
-ago and are looking for a refresher program, I would suggest you take
-a look at the \url{https://scratch.mit.edu} website.
-The \textit{Scratch} programming language website will be helpful for
-those who have never programmed seriously.  Once you become
-comfortable with the fundamental concepts of programming, you can come
-back to this book.
+This book serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of Go programming.
+Whether you are a novice programmer or someone seeking a refresher, I hope this
+book proves to be valuable. If you are entirely new to programming, I recommend
+exploring the Scratch programming language website
+at \url{https://scratch.mit.edu}. It provides helpful resources for those who
+have not yet delved deeply into programming. Once you have grasped the
+fundamental programming concepts, you can return to this book.
 
-I started with Python programming around 2003, and since then, I have
-worked on Python for more than a decade.  One of my old colleagues
-introduced me to \textit{Go} in 2013.  It was a refreshing experience
-when I started with Go programming.  There are lots of differences
-between \textit{Python} and \textit{Go}, but I was impressed with the
-simplicity of \textit{Go} in the initial days.  The learning curve was
-very smooth compared to some other languages that I tried.
+My journey with programming began around 2003 when I started working with
+Python. Over the course of a decade, I gained extensive experience in Python
+programming. In 2013, a former colleague introduced me to Go, and it proved to
+be a refreshing experience. Although there are notable differences between
+Python and Go, I was particularly impressed by Go's simplicity in the early
+stages. Compared to other languages I had explored, the learning curve for Go
+was remarkably smooth.
 
-When I became interested in Go programming, one of the first things
-that I decided was to write a book about it.  Writing has been my
-passion for a long time.  I started writing a blog in 2004 on
-LiveJournal.  I wrote my first book about Zope component architecture
-in 2007.  Writing is a fun activity; even though, sometimes it becomes
-hectic.  Since this is a self-published book, there was no pressure on
-me, so it took quite some time to get this book in good shape.
+Upon developing an interest in Go, one of my initial aspirations was to write a
+book about it. Writing has long been my passion, with my first foray being a
+blog on LiveJournal in 2004. In 2007, I authored my first book on Zope component
+architecture. Writing can be an enjoyable activity, although at times it can
+become demanding. Since this book is self-published, I had the freedom to take
+my time and ensure its quality.
 
-I have conducted many \textit{Go} workshops in different parts of
-India.  During the workshops, I always wanted something more to offer
-to the participants, and I hope this book will fill that vacuum.
+Throughout the years, I have conducted numerous Go workshops in various parts of
+India. During these workshops, I always desired to offer something more to the
+participants, and I believe this book will fulfill that aspiration.
 
-Software development is not just about programming languages.  There
-are other skills you need to acquire, such as learning how to use a
-good text editor/IDE, a version control system, and the operating
-system of your choice.  Moreover, pursue the learning of other
-languages and technologies throughout your career.  The Go programming
-language leans towards a more object oriented style programming.  You
-could also learn functional programming languages like Scheme and
-Haskell.
+Software development encompasses more than just programming languages. It
+involves acquiring additional skills such as proficiently using text
+editors/IDEs, version control systems, and your preferred operating system.
+Furthermore, it is beneficial to continually expand your knowledge by exploring
+different languages and technologies throughout your career. While Go leans
+toward an object-oriented programming style, you may also find it worthwhile to
+explore functional programming languages like Scheme and Haskell.
+
+Apart from technical skills, business domain knowledge and soft skills play a
+pivotal role in your career growth. However, discussing these aspects in detail
+falls beyond the scope of this context. With that said, I conclude by wishing
+you a successful career.
 
-Beyond technical skills, your business domain knowledge and soft
-skills are essential for your career growth.  Writing more about that
-would be out of scope in this context, so let me leave it there and
-wish you a successful career at this moment.
 \thispagestyle{plain}
 
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preface.tex

@@ -1,15 +1,19 @@
 Acknowledgements
 ================
 
-First and foremost, I thank my God for enabling me to write this book. I
-want to thank my wife, Nithya and our two sons, Aadidev & Aarav for
-their love, care, and support. I also want to thank my colleagues and
-friends for all the help.
+First and foremost, I express my gratitude to my God for granting me the
+ability to write this book. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks
+to my wife, Nithya, and our two sons, Aadidev and Aarav, for their
+unwavering love, care, and support throughout this endeavor. I am also
+indebted to my colleagues and friends for their invaluable assistance.
 
-I have received much feedback from my colleagues, friends, and fellow Go
-community members, including Satish V.J., Nurali Virani, Preeti
+I am incredibly grateful for the abundance of feedback I have received
+from my colleagues, friends, and fellow members of the Go community.
+Special recognition goes to Satish V.J., Nurali Virani, Preeti
 Chandrashekar, Parvathy V.R., Sunil Malagi, Bilal M.K, Iliyas Shirol,
-Pratik Shah, and Andrei Tudor Călin.
+Pratik Shah, and Andrei Tudor Călin for their contributions.
 
-The encouragement I received from the Go community is terrific. I am
-grateful for being part of the Go community.
+The encouragement I have received from the Go community has been truly
+remarkable, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. My sincere
+appreciation goes out to the entire Go community for their support and
+camaraderie.

sphinx/acknowledgements.rst

@@ -4,56 +4,58 @@ Preface
    *For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut
    off.* — Proverbs 23:18
 
-If you are looking for a simple and powerful general-purpose programming
-language, *Go* would be a great choice. *Go* is an open source software
-from Google and the project has lots of community contributions. The
-project was started in 2007 by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken
-Thompson. However, it was publicly released by Google as an open source
-software in November 2009. *Go* is used by many organizations in
-different problem domains. Remember, the search-friendly word for *Go*
-is *Golang*.
-
-This book is an introductory book that covers the basics of the Go
-programming language. If you are new to programming, I hope this book is
-going to be useful for you. If you studied programming a long time ago
-and are looking for a refresher program, I would suggest you take a look
-at the https://scratch.mit.edu website. The *Scratch* programming
-language website will be helpful for those who have never programmed
-seriously. Once you become comfortable with the fundamental concepts of
-programming, you can come back to this book.
-
-I started with Python programming around 2003, and since then, I have
-worked on Python for more than a decade. One of my old colleagues
-introduced me to *Go* in 2013. It was a refreshing experience when I
-started with Go programming. There are lots of differences between
-*Python* and *Go*, but I was impressed with the simplicity of *Go* in
-the initial days. The learning curve was very smooth compared to some
-other languages that I tried.
-
-When I became interested in Go programming, one of the first things that
-I decided was to write a book about it. Writing has been my passion for
-a long time. I started writing a blog in 2004 on LiveJournal. I wrote my
-first book about Zope component architecture in 2007. Writing is a fun
-activity; even though, sometimes it becomes hectic. Since this is a
-self-published book, there was no pressure on me, so it took quite some
-time to get this book in good shape.
-
-I have conducted many *Go* workshops in different parts of India. During
-the workshops, I always wanted something more to offer to the
-participants, and I hope this book will fill that vacuum.
-
-Software development is not just about programming languages. There are
-other skills you need to acquire, such as learning how to use a good
-text editor/IDE, a version control system, and the operating system of
-your choice. Moreover, pursue the learning of other languages and
-technologies throughout your career. The Go programming language leans
-towards a more object oriented style programming. You could also learn
-functional programming languages like Scheme and Haskell.
-
-Beyond technical skills, your business domain knowledge and soft skills
-are essential for your career growth. Writing more about that would be
-out of scope in this context, so let me leave it there and wish you a
-successful career at this moment.
+If you are searching for a straightforward and robust programming
+language suitable for a variety of applications, Go is an excellent
+option to consider. Go is an open-source language developed by Google
+with significant contributions from the community. The project
+originated in 2007 through the efforts of Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike,
+and Ken Thompson. It was subsequently released as open-source software
+by Google in November 2009. Go has gained popularity among numerous
+organizations across diverse problem domains.
+
+This book serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of Go
+programming. Whether you are a novice programmer or someone seeking a
+refresher, I hope this book proves to be valuable. If you are entirely
+new to programming, I recommend exploring the Scratch programming
+language website at https://scratch.mit.edu. It provides helpful
+resources for those who have not yet delved deeply into programming.
+Once you have grasped the fundamental programming concepts, you can
+return to this book.
+
+My journey with programming began around 2003 when I started working
+with Python. Over the course of a decade, I gained extensive experience
+in Python programming. In 2013, a former colleague introduced me to Go,
+and it proved to be a refreshing experience. Although there are notable
+differences between Python and Go, I was particularly impressed by Go’s
+simplicity in the early stages. Compared to other languages I had
+explored, the learning curve for Go was remarkably smooth.
+
+Upon developing an interest in Go, one of my initial aspirations was to
+write a book about it. Writing has long been my passion, with my first
+foray being a blog on LiveJournal in 2004. In 2007, I authored my first
+book on Zope component architecture. Writing can be an enjoyable
+activity, although at times it can become demanding. Since this book is
+self-published, I had the freedom to take my time and ensure its
+quality.
+
+Throughout the years, I have conducted numerous Go workshops in various
+parts of India. During these workshops, I always desired to offer
+something more to the participants, and I believe this book will fulfill
+that aspiration.
+
+Software development encompasses more than just programming languages.
+It involves acquiring additional skills such as proficiently using text
+editors/IDEs, version control systems, and your preferred operating
+system. Furthermore, it is beneficial to continually expand your
+knowledge by exploring different languages and technologies throughout
+your career. While Go leans toward an object-oriented programming style,
+you may also find it worthwhile to explore functional programming
+languages like Scheme and Haskell.
+
+Apart from technical skills, business domain knowledge and soft skills
+play a pivotal role in your career growth. However, discussing these
+aspects in detail falls beyond the scope of this context. With that
+said, I conclude by wishing you a successful career.
 
 | Baiju Muthukadan
 | Kozhikode, Kerala, India