Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She is often regarded as the world's first computer programmer, as she developed the world's first algorithm intended to be carried out by a machine.
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She is often regarded as the world's first computer programmer, as she developed the world's first algorithm intended to be carried out by a machine. Lovelace's notes on Babbage's Analytical Engine were published in 1843 and included an algorithm for calculating Bernoulli numbers. She also emphasized the potential of computers to go beyond mere calculation and speculated about their ability to create music and art. Lovelace's contributions to the field of computer science were not fully recognized until the mid-20th century, and her unique insights and foresight continue to inspire and influence the field today.