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History of Programming: Babbage to Hopper (ft. Uncle Bob)
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The Pioneers of Programming: Babbage and Lovelace
This chapter explores the significant contributions of Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace to early computing and programming. It contrasts their historical context against the pressures of World War II while examining Babbage's ambitious projects and social connections in Victorian England. The discussion highlights the evolution of the term 'computer' and the surprising origins of human calculators, illustrating the foundational role these figures played in the development of modern computing.
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