In 1843 a young english mathematician named Ada Lovelace published notes that many consider the first computer program. Born in London in 1815 as the only legitimate child of the famous poet Lord Byron, Ada was guided toward a strict education in math and logic by her concerned mother. Embracing a blend of imagination and analysis she collaborated with inventor Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine. At 17 she translated an article and added extensive notes that included an algorithm for compu

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