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John Graham-Cumming

On The Metal

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The Pioneering Work of Babbage and Lovelace in Computing

This chapter delves into the historical development of the difference engine and analytical engine by Charles Babbage, along with the debugging process for the analytical engine's program with Ada Lovelace. It explores the challenges and criticisms faced by Babbage in both mathematics and mechanical engineering. Furthermore, it discusses the role of Babbage and Lovelace as key figures in the early days of computing, their intellectual contributions, and the impact of their work on later advancements in the field.

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