"The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves."
Let's celebrate, today is Ada Lovelace Day!
Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron, was a pioneering mathematician. Known for creating the first machine algorithm for Babbage's Analytical Engine, she is widely celebrated as the first programmer.
Ada Lovelace at PG: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/57832
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@sinabhfuil So true!
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This is certainly worth reading.
Her mother, Anne Isabella Milbanke, should be given the credit for their amazing daughter, as _she_ brought her up. She only remained with Byron for less than a year and took their daughter with her on leaving him 👏💪
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Byron
Lady Byron - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org@katad @clintruin Agreed!