"Mike McGrath gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. Mike is an established ""In Easy Steps"" author with several guides to his credit including: C++; Javascript, Java, Linux, PHP, SQL and Visual Basic Express. He lives in Manchester, U.K. Michael Price is an accomplished ""In Easy Steps"" author, IT journalist and systems consultant with a wide experience of computing systems ranging from mainframes to personal computers. He lives in Ascot, U.K."