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Saturday, October 08, 2011

It’s Ada Lovelace Day! « Flickr Blog

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da Lovelace, who’s full name was Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, lived in the 19th century in London. She is known to be the first female programmer, as her notes to Babbage’s analytical engine contain what is considered the first computer program, making her a symbol for women in technology.

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