Ada Lovelace

 

Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, was one of the most famous computer scientists, a mathematician, and a writer. Ada is recognized for her work on Charles Babbage’s proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine.

Later in her career, Ada Lovelace also translated Luigi Menabrea’s French transcription of Babbage’s Analytical Engine into English.

Important contributions and achievements

  1. The computer name Ada created for the United States Department of Defense was named after her.
  2. The second Tuesday of October is celebrated as Ada Lovelace’s day. This day celebrates the achievements of women in STEM, i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
  3. Ada Developers Academy, founded in 2013, is named after Ada Lovelace. The academy offers women and gender-diverse people the skills, experience, and community support to become professional software developers and revolutionize tech.

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