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Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Whiz

H ave you used a computer today? For most people, the answer is a loud,
“Yes!” From smartphones to tablets, laptops, and desktop computers, we
live in a technological world. If you use a computer every day, you have
someone special to thank—Ada Lovelace.
Who was Ada Lovelace? Only the world’s first computer programmer!
Lovelace was born on December 10, 1815. Her name at birth was Ada Byron. Her father was
the famed poet Lord Byron, and her mother was his first wife, Annabella Milbanke.

Lovelace’s parents separated shortly after she was born. She grew up in London, England.
Her mother wanted her to study music, French, and math.

Lovelace took an interest in math from an early age and became one of the most brilliant
mathematicians of her time. As a teenager, she met mathematician Charles Babbage, who
had plans to build an early calculator and an Analytical Engine, a revolutionary machine for
its time.

Lovelace translated a paper about the Analytical Engine and added her own notes, which
described how the machine would carry out algorithms. She even wrote what is considered
the first computer program ever written, making her the world’s first computer programmer.

In 1852, Ada Lovelace died from cancer at the age of 36, leaving behind a lasting legacy.

However, computer programming didn’t become a profession for nearly a century after Ada
Lovelace died. In the late-1940s, six women became the first Professional computer
programmers. Their names were Jean Jennings Bartik, Frances Elizabeth Holberton, France
Bilas Spence, Marlyn Wescoff Meltzer, Kathleen McNulty Mauchly Antonelli, and Ruth
Lichterman Teitelbaum. They worked for the U.S. Army and programmed a computer called
the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC).

So, my dear friends, the next time you're feeling doubtful or unsure of your dreams,
remember Ada Lovelace. She was a trailblazer who defied expectations and showed the
world that girls can do anything they set their minds to. Let Ada's story be a beacon of hope
and inspiration as you embark on your own journey of discovery and innovation.

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