The Legacy of Ada Lovelace: First Programmer and Tech Visionary

Ada Lovelace, born in 1815 as the only child of Lord Byron, overcame societal norms to become the first programmer. Influenced by her mother, she delved into mathematics and logic, eventually collaborating with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine, laying the foundation for computer programming. Ada's visionary ideas foresaw the potential of computers beyond calculations, envisioning them composing music and more. Her contributions continue to inspire generations in the field of technology.

• Ada Lovelace
• Programmer
• Tech Visionary
• Analytical Engine
• Mathematics

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1. Ada Lovelace by Dr. Heather Guarnera

2. Background Born: December 10th, 1815 Died: 1852 Only child of Lord Byron (famous poet) and Lady Byron Parents separated shortly after she was born Lady Byron ( Princess of Parallelograms ) spitefully promoted Ada s interest in mathematics and logic Married William King, Earl of Lovelace Friends with: Charles Babbage, Michael Faraday, Charles Dickens, 2

3. Contribution: First Programmer First Programmer Worked with Charles Babbage on his Analytic Engine (first computer) 1843: translated an article and added extensive notes of her own First stepwise sequence of operations for solving mathematical problems She thought the Engine might act upon other things besides number... the Engine might compose elaborate and scientific pieces of music of any degree of complexity or extent. 3

4. References Ada Lovelace . URL: https://www.computerhistory.org/babbage/adalovelace/ Ada Lovelace, the First Tech Visionary . URL: https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of- technology/ada-lovelace-the-first-tech-visionary 4