Acknowledgments

Firstly, I would like to thank Subho Gupta, acquisition editor of Packt Publishing, for providing me with the opportunity of writing such a wonderful book. Athira Laji, you are a gem of a unique kind for all your hard work throughout the process of writing this book. Also Luca, thanks for your kind editorial efforts.

A legendary mention of Mark Dickens, my manager while working at Anritsu, for his mentoring and great management.

A worthy mention of the people at Huddlebuy for believing in me when I pitched Ionic as a solution for their mobile needs.

I would like to recognize Alhaji Sani Nuhu Abubakar for gifting me my very first computer in 2001, a gift that would change my life forever. Also, I would love to recognize Alhaji Mohammed Ariyo, and everyone involved in helping me make conscious educational decisions. And to my kind friends Tsoma, Azeez, Anthony, Aisha B, Bhoomi, Nabeel, Samia, Sarah B, Sarah S, Sanu, Seun, and Amina. All of you gave me comfort in your own way and I appreciate it.

Massive thanks to the Ionic for building such a great framework that has changed lives. A special mention to Ryan Hana, founder of Sworkit; you empowered me to co-create Ionic UK and it is an honor to do great things with you.

Unmatched thanks to my father Alhaji Yusuf Umar, you are my everything and I am forever indebted to you. You have given me more than anyone could ever, and I will always be grateful. Mum, I will get you that mansion. Mama Maryam, I will get you that G6. Mama Saeeda, I am what I am today because of your love. Thanks to all my siblings, Maimuna, Amina, Rukaaya, Amma, Fatima, Faruq, Afrah, Chuya, and Fuad. Love you all. Thanks to all my teachers and everyone else that made this possible.

Finally, thanks to God for life and good health.