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editor, you will work with a dedicated editorial team comprising a coordinating editor (CE), a development editor (DE), and a technical reviewer (TR). 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The technical reviewer will evaluate each chapter as you submit it, testing the code and providing feedback on the technical content.</p><h2><strong>The Process</strong></h2><p>The publishing process takes place in two major phases: <strong>manuscript development</strong> and <strong>production</strong>.</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Manuscript development consists of the following stages for each chapter:</td><td>Production consists of the following stages:</td></tr><tr><td><ul><li>First draft</li><li>Development editor feedback</li><li>Technical review</li><li>Editorial review</li><li>Revision stage (2nd draft)</li><li>Editorial sign-off</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Copyediting</li><li>Indexing</li><li>Composition</li><li>Author proofs</li><li>Proof corrections</li><li>Final files</li><li>Distribution to all retailers, both print and electronic</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></div> </div> </div></div></div> </div> </div><div class="layout-full-grid"> <div 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