Conventions Used in This Book

This book uses a number of conventions that are designed to make it easier for you to read and work with it. These conventions are described below:

• Note 

  provide additional helpful or interesting information.

• Tip 

  often suggest techniques and shortcuts to make your life easier.

• Italic is used throughout the book to highlight new terms and to emphasize key information.

• Bold is used to indicate Web addresses and text that is to be typed.