About the Author

Marc Clifton is a former Microsoft MVP (2004–2007) and current Code Project MVP (2005-2018). He is passionate about software architecture and all things .NET, and he also enjoys writing Python applications for the Raspberry PI and Beaglebone Single Board Computers. He loves writing (215 articles and counting on the Code Project) and exploring new technology applications (peer-to-peer networking, blockchain, big data, contextual data, declarative and functional programming, etc.). He has been a contractor for 20+ years in numerous industries, including commercial satellite design, boat yard management, emergency services record management, and insurance. When not sitting in front of the computer, Marc enjoys playing the lyre and going on adventures with his fiancee.