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The First Computer Program.
- Source :
- Communications of the ACM; Jun2024, Vol. 67 Issue 6, p78-81, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This article details Charles Babbage’s theoretical computer program, the first attempt to specific how to mechanize complex algorithms with a computer, written in 1837. The article also discusses his theoretical computer, the Analytical Engine, that his program would have run on. Topics include Babbage’s first and second code tables and the design of the Analytical Engine.
- Subjects :
- COMPUTER software
COMPUTERS
ANALYTICAL Engine
ALGORITHMS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00010782
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Communications of the ACM
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 177458574
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1145/3624731