CS Chronicles @CompSciHistory

Exploring the roots of computing and curating the rich tapestry of computer science evolution. Joined December 2023

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Microsoft Excel Ad (1992)

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Apple I was Apple's first ever computer released in 1976. It was designed and built by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. 📷 Ed Uthman/Flickr

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Harvard Mark I A room sized relays based calculator design and built in 1944 by IBM. 📷 from CHM

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Analytical Engine - developed by Charles Babbage in the 19th century was the first fully program-controlled, general-purpose mechanical computer. 📷 from Britannica

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Difference Engine invented by Charles Babbage in 1822. 📷 from Wikipedia

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Code fun fact: The term 'bug' in computing originated in 1947 when a moth caused a malfunction in the Mark II computer. Debugging has been a part of programming ever since! #CodingHistory

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More than 200 years ago, #CharlesBabbage pioneered the computer w/his "Difference Engine." bit.ly/1MvReDN

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Ada Lovelace, a mathematician and writer, is often regarded as the world's first computer programmer. In the mid-19th century, she worked with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine and wrote extensive notes, including an algorithm intended for the machine. (1816 - 1852)

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Charles Babbage was a mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer, Babbage originated the concept of the first digital programmable computer. He is also credited as the father of computer. (26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871)