# Acknowledgments

This project represents the best work I can produce with my current skillset and knowledge — hard-earned over years of learning, failing, and trying again. In many ways, it's a magnum opus. My hope is that it takes on a life of its own, finds its way into the hands of developers who need it, and makes their work a little easier.

This is my way of saying thank you to the computer science and JavaScript communities. A small attempt to improve lives and leave the world a little better than I found it.

Not to say this is the most amazing thing ever — it's far from it. But it's honest work, and it's mine.

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## A Debt of Gratitude

I carry an overwhelming feeling of gratitude toward the people around me. In this way, the project I've authored is really the product of everyone who — intentionally or unintentionally — has played a supporting role in my journey.

### To My Partner

There is no bigger supporter and fan than my loving partner, **Gigi**. We've been through thick and thin together. She's brought me coffee and snacks on sleepless nights when I've been deep in the weeds, debugging at 2 AM. Her patience and belief in me have made this possible.

### To My Friends

**Brian** — thank you for being a source of great motivation through our conversations about books, software engineering, entrepreneurship, and life. Typically over a pint of Guinness. Those discussions kept the spark alive.

**Darren** — you've been my colleague, mentor, and friend for many years. Your guidance has shaped how I think about code and craft.

### To My Family

**Brian** (my brother) — you taught me how to play chess and use Excel formulas at a very young age. That was probably the seed planted in childhood that grew into my passion for computer science today. Thank you for igniting that curiosity.

### In Memory

**Oscar Rodriguez** — I miss you, buddy. Your memory stays with me.

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## Unlikely Sources of Inspiration

Some of my greatest motivation has come from people I've never actually met in person.

**[ThePrimeagen](https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrimeagen)** — Your unapologetically humorous take on computer science never fails to crack a smile, especially when I'm burning that midnight oil working on personal projects. Thanks for keeping it real.

**[Alex Hormozi](https://www.youtube.com/c/alexhormozi)** — Your tidbits of wisdom about sticking to the game long enough to win, and that whatever you do, there's always more you can do — these resonate deeply with me when I'm bogged down with uncertainty. A reminder to keep pushing.

**[Indie Hackers Podcast](https://www.indiehackers.com/podcasts)** — The many guests and conversations on this podcast sparked my interest in open source and entrepreneurship. Hearing real stories from real builders gave me permission to try.

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## To the Giants

To everyone who has ever built tools, contributed to open source, or given their likely unpaid time and effort to computer science — some before the time I was born — thank you.

Software engineering today truly stands on the shoulders of giants.

Every library I import, every language feature I use, every developer tool that makes my life easier — someone built that. Someone debugged it at 3 AM. Someone wrote documentation when they could have been doing anything else. That collective effort is humbling.

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## To Those I Cannot Name

There are plenty of others I wish to thank but cannot name without risking the terrible feeling of forgetting someone.

Some were friends. Some were employers. Some were work colleagues. They took a chance on me — gave me opportunities since I graduated high school that shaped my life and work experience.

The sum of that goodwill keeps me going. I'd like to pay it forward to others, and I feel obligated to succeed — not just for myself, but to honor the faith people placed in me.

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## To Contributors

Thank you to anyone who has contributed to this project and helped keep it going. Whether it's code, documentation, bug reports, or simply sharing the project with others — every contribution matters.

Open source is a team sport. This project wouldn't be what it is without the community around it.

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<p align="center">
  <em>With gratitude,</em><br>
  <strong>Andrew Redican</strong>
</p>

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