benjamin baka works as software developer and has over yearsexperience in programming he is graduate of kwame nkrumah university of science and technology and member of the linux accra user group notable in his language toolset are cc++javapythonand ruby he has huge interest in algorithms and finds them good intellectual exercise he is technology strategist and software engineer at mpedigree networkweaving together dizzying array of technologies in combating counterfeiting activitiesempowering consumers in ghananigeriaand kenya to name few in his spare timehe enjoys playing the bass guitar and listening to silence you can find him on his blog many thanks to the team at packt who have played major part in bringing this book to light would also like to thank david julianthe reviewer on this bookfor all the assistance he extended through diverse means in preparing this book am forever indebted to lorenzo danielson and guido sohne for their immense help in ways can never repay