Programming
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Created byBryson Kenney
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Ada Lovelace algorithm.
Ada wrote the first algorithm meant for a machine.
It showed computers could follow instructions to solve problems, not just do math.Alan Turnings universal machine.
Turing explained the idea of a machine that could handle any calculation if programmed.
This became the foundation of computer science and programming.World War 2 Codebreaking.
Programmers helped crack codes like Germany's Enigma using machines.
It proved programming could solve huge real world problems and pushed computer development forward.ENIAC's First Programs.
One of the first electric computers was programmed using switches and wires.
It showed how complicated programming was at the start, leading to better methods.Stored-Program Concept.
Computers started storing instructions in memory instead of being rewired for every new problem.
This made programming faster, more flexible, and practical.Introduction of Compilers.
A compiler translates human written instructions into machine code.
This allowed people to write programs more easily and made computers more useful.Object-Oriented Programming Concept
Programmers started organizing code into "objects" with their own data and actions.
It changed how software was designed, making it easier to reuse and grow.The internet and world wide web.
Programmers began creating
systems that connected computers globally.
Programming went from just solving problems to building the online world we all use today.Periods
The Rise of Operating Systems.
Operating systems helped manage programs and computer hardware automatically.
They made programming easier by handling basic tasks, so programmers could focus on bigger problems.Open-Source Movement
Programmers started sharing code freely so anyone could use or improve it.
It made programming collaborative worldwide, speeding up innovation and access to technology.
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