#Because of HerStory: Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper, computer programmer and mathematician, was a pioneer in the creation of the Harvard Mark I computer. She also proposed that computer programs be written in English, instead of symbols, making it easier for people to learn programming.

For more details about Hopper’s life and work, check out this blog post from the National Museum of American History. https://s.si.edu/2TjtZ9P”

 

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